Generator Inspection: Stator

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Using ohmmeter (1), check continuity between all pairs of leads (2). If there is no continuity between any lead pairs, replace stator.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between All Pairs Of Leads
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Using ohmmeter (1), check that there is no continuity between any of coil leads (2) and stator core (3). If there is continuity, replace stator.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Coil Leads And Stator Core
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