(2) Remove the connecting link from the
Generator Draw Test
"B+" and "G+" regulator binding
(Delco-Remy and Auto-Lite)
a. General. This test is performed with a
(3) M o u n t a 25-ampere generator regu-
g e n e r a t o r regulator that has been tested and
l a t o r of known serviceable condition
was determined to be in serviceable condition
(pars. 114 and 116) on the regulator
(pars. 114 and 116). The generator hook-up to
mounting bracket and connect it to the
the test stand for this test will be the same as
for the generator performance test (par. 111).
r e g u l a t o r binding post panel using
applicable harness and leads as shown
b. Purpose. This test is conducted to deter-
m i n e whether the generator is performing in
(4) C o n n e c t the positive (red) and nega-
a c c o r d a n c e with manufacturer's specifications
t i v e (black) battery circuit binding
in regards to the current (ampere) draw, when
p o s t s to the "G+" and "G-" genera-
it is motorized by a current supply independent
tor input binding posts using applica-
from itself.
ble leads (dotted lines on figure 31)
c. Preparation.
and remove the two V belts from the
(1) Turn all range selector switches be-
neath the meters on the test stand to
d. Test Procedures.
t h e maximum reading position, all
rheostats fully counterclockwise, and
(1) The position of switches and controls
all on-off toggle switches to the
pertinent to this test are listed in table
"OFF" position (fig. 32) (some toggle
3 below. Place each of these items in
switches have center position as
position indicated in column 3a of the
"OFF").
t a b l e before tests are started.
Table 3. Position of
Switches and Controls Before
and After Generator
Draw Test
(Delco-Remy or Auto-Lite 25-ampere Generator)
(1)
(2)
(3)
Item
Figure No. 32
Position
(a)
(b)
Before
Key No.
After
Load dc ammeter range selector switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
500A (X10)
500A (X10)
Field dc ammeter range selector switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
15A (X3)
30A (X6)
Dc volt-millivolt range selector switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
9V
9V
Dc voltmeter range selector switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
50V (X5)
50V (X5)
Dc voltmeter circuit selector switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
BAT VOLTS
ANY
Starter test load disconnect switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
ON
OFF
Field ammeter dc ac/dc switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DC
ANY
11
Polarity reversing switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
CENTER (OFF)
NEG GND
Generator field external-internal ground switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INT GND
CENTER (OFF)
15
40-ohm field current rheostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fully counter-
Fully counter-
16
clockwise
clockwise
40-ohm 30 ampere maximum rheo-reg switch . . . . . . . .
17
RHEO
CENTER (OFF)
250-ohm 5 ampere maximum switch . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
OFF
OFF
Battery circuit selector switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
24V
24V
Battery switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
OFF
OFF
Drive control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
STOP (button
STOP (button
depressed)
depressed)
Speed control handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22
One-quarter speed
One-quarter speed
(turn counter-
(turn counter-
clockwise)
clockwise)