[AT] Simplicity Sovereign with Kohler CH18 engine

[Doug Tallman]

Mike, you wouldn't want much over 14.5v on the charge circuit. you need 
to test it with a voltmeter, not an ammeter. Are you sure you are 
testing it right? You might try cleaning the mounting contacts of the 
regulator. the body has to make a good ground. Doug T

On 4/8/2016 12:41 AM, Mike M wrote:
> So I resurrected my old Simplicity Sovereign (1995ish) the other day
> after it sat all last year because of my new zero turn. It is tired, but
> still has a use as a butt buggy, fertilizer spreader and wood splitter
> hauler. The battery wouldn't take a charge, but did start with the
> "jump" assist from my battery charger. Still after several days on a
> battery maintainer, it would not fire, just click. I installed a new
> lawn and garden battery and it fired right up. When doing more checking
> however, I noticed that when I put am ammeter across the battery
> terminals with the engine running it was pushing 17.75-18.0 volts
> through the battery; too much correct? Why is it pushing this many
> volts, and will it ruin my new battery.  I am not good with electronics,
> and have Googled this but can't seem to find a good answer. Thanks for
> any input, all is appreciated.
>
> Regards,
> Mike M
>
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