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Normal Operation: Notes

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The generator is belt-driven by the engine accessory drive system. There are several sources of generator noise which include bearing noise, electrical fault noise, generator or belt pulley misalignment. A generator with certain types of diode or stator failures may also produce an audible noise.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: 

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