Diode Assembly
- Place ohmmeter on X 100 scale. Connect ohmmeter leads across B+ terminal and 3 stator terminals one at a time. Reverse leads. Ohmmeter should indicate continuity in one direction only.
- Connect ohmmeter leads across negative plate and 3 stator terminals one at a time. See Fig 1. Reverse leads. Ohmmeter should indicate continuity in one direction only.
- Connect ohmmeter leads across D+ terminal and 3 stator terminals one at a time. Reverse leads. Ohmmeter should indicate continuity in one direction only. Replace diode assembly if defective.
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