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TABLE XI-V. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (cont)
Output indicated on Open rectifier. If any of the six rectifiers
ammeter does not pressed into the rear bell
meet minimum values housing of the alternator
specified in alternator open up internally, it will
system test procedure. result in a definite limitation
(cont) on the current that can be
drawn from the alternator.
After having checked the
previous causes of low
output, it can be assumed
that a faulty rectifier exists.
See paragraphs titled
Testing of Rectifiers or
Inspection and Testing
of Components.
Field circuit breaker Short circuit in field Disconnect field wiring at
trips. circuit. terminal of alternator.
Turn on master switch.
If breaker continues to
trip, proceed to disconnect
each leg of field circuit,
working from the alternator
towards the circuit breaker
until breaker can be reset
and will hold. Replace
component or wire which
was isolated as defective.
(See wiring schematic.)
Trouble Cause Remedy
Revised: 2/13/89
CHEROKEE ARROW III SERVICE MANUAL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ALTERNATOR (cont)