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Inspection [09/2014 - 10/2015]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH 
    1. Hold the center of the generator pulley with clutch and check that the outer ring turns counterclockwise and does not turn clockwise.
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      Free
      Lock

      If the result is not as specified, replace the generator pulley with clutch.

  2. INSPECT GENERATOR BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the brush length.

      Standard exposed length

      9.5 to 11.5 mm (0.374 to 0.453 in.)

      Minimum exposed length

      4.5 mm (0.177 in.)

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      *1 Length

      If the brush length is less than the minimum, replace the generator brush holder assembly.

  3. INSPECT GENERATOR ROTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check that the bearing is not rough or worn.
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      If necessary, replace the generator rotor assembly.

    2. Check the generator rotor for an open circuit.
      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        Slip ring - Slip ring 20°C (68°F) 1.5 to 1.9 Ω
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        *1 Slip Ring

        If the result is not as specified, replace the generator rotor assembly.

    3. Check if the generator rotor is grounded.
      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        Slip ring - Rotor Always 10 MΩ or higher
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        *1 Slip Ring
        *2 Rotor

        If the result is not as specified, replace the generator rotor assembly.

    4. Using a vernier caliper, measure the slip ring diameter.

      Standard diameter

      14.2 to 14.8 mm (0.559 to 0.583 in.)

      Minimum diameter

      14.0 mm (0.551 in.)

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      *1 Diameter

      If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the generator rotor assembly.