[AT] Simplicity Sovereign with Kohler CH18 engine

[Stephen Offiler]

This online manual has a good section on the charging system which starts
on p.139.  On p.146 it has a troubleshooting guide that outlines a specific
test for the regulator/rectifier unit.  But since you mention electronics
are not your strong suit, either get a buddy to help, or just go ahead and
replace the rectifier/regulator (if the trouble persists after you've
ensured the terminals and grounds are making good contact)

http://www.kohlerengines.com/onlinecatalog/pdf/tp_2428_b.pdf

SO


On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 12:41 AM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> 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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