Good mention about the ground. The Cub riders are the same. The ground circuit of the regulator goes through the regulator case. If the attachment bolts are loose or there is corrosion build up, the system won't charge. When troubleshooting I like to run a jumper wire from the case to the battery - terminal to be sure. Good vid. Cheers.
Thank you, just got a used poulan that didn't have a key. It runs but battery not charging. I'll be checking the wires that used to hook up to the key switch (that isn't there) first. You got me going in the right direction 👍
I've had two different Kohler Command engines (1996, 97) that weren't charging. Coil resistance in the stator was near normal, but no AC voltage at at RPM. WTF?? Turns out the flywheel had sheds its magnets, and though it was turning, the magnets weren't. That's a $180~210 part from Kohler. I found one of Taryl's videos showing me how to glue them back in place with JB Quikweld. Worked like a charm.
And a friend had a Craftsman rider with Kohler engine that the stator measured open (infinite resistance) with the ohmmeter. Pulled the flywheel to find it had somehow worn through one of the wires from the stator. Nice, neat butt connection and heat shrink and fixed as good as new.
I like the engine, but they are hard to work on. I had to fix a coil on this unit and I had to remove the engine to pull the shroud. Have a great Xmas. Bob
Thanks for sharing Bob. Great video as always. I just had a problem Friday on one of our mowers I thought i had a bad regulator or something because it had been starting and running fine with know issues went to start it and nothing just a click the battery had gone bad checked and mower was charging between 13 and 24 volts so I guess my battery just decided to die. LOL Hope the family is doping well. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Quick question, you said 30 volts ac coming out of the stator but yours read like 19.4. My riding mower is reading like 17.8. I've heard other people say it should be like 30 volts coming out of the stator. I wonder if why you weren't reaching 14 to 16 volts was because the stator is partially defected? Maybe a loose Magnet or two? I'm not sure. I think I'll replace my voltage regulator and see what happens since it did help yours.
Well I think I just answered my own question. I pulled my flywheel this morning and all of the magnets were stuck to the stator and not to the flywheel where they were supposed to be. I clean them up and JB welded them back on the flywheel. Put it back together tomorrow and see what I can get. I'm just surprised I was getting 17.8 volt AC out of stator.
Attention anyone listing if you choose to reglue your magnets to your flywheel make sure they alternate polarisation. Don't just glue them willy-nilly. Do some research. You've been warned.
New regulator installed today. That dropped the stator output to 29.3 a/c volts, center terminal on regulator reads 15.33 vdc, and at battery reads 13.95 vdc. Looks like that fixed it. Thanks for your video. Definitely helped point me in the right direction.
Thx for this information. Awesome Just found schematic on manufacturer website... Does anyone have a schematic. I just picked up a cub 1080 and I see wires cut, the seller said jump the solinoid with screwdriver to start. And he said lights don't work etc .. anyway, I'm ready to get this guy tomorrow and stay working on it. Can't wait! I've been using a push mower for 5 years now on my 3/4 acre yard and I've gone through 2 push mowers. Not because of the yard but because they were junk mowers from home Depot China. Anyway, I'm ready to repair this dude
Bob. Are you interested in buying a craftsman riding mower. With a Briggs and Stratton opposed twin engine and a bad transmission for $60.00 . I know you said you live in fogglesvill . I'm from Bethlehem. Let me know. Jeremy.
Good mention about the ground. The Cub riders are the same. The ground circuit of the regulator goes through the regulator case. If the attachment bolts are loose or there is corrosion build up, the system won't charge. When troubleshooting I like to run a jumper wire from the case to the battery - terminal to be sure. Good vid. Cheers.
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Thank you, just got a used poulan that didn't have a key. It runs but battery not charging. I'll be checking the wires that used to hook up to the key switch (that isn't there) first. You got me going in the right direction 👍
My Cub Cadet with the Kohler Command engine had the problem you described! The rectifier was not grounding properly through the plastic cowl mounting.
Fantastic, all the details I need, no "well I think it works with magic and pixie dust but here's how you fix it (*throw money at parts*)"
HAD A CUB IN THE SHOP RECENTLY LIKE THIS ONE....MINE HAD IGNITION ISSUES....GREAT VID! THANKS DW6!
Came for a refresher course. Fighting with my 1987 craftsman mower lol. Every electrical contact is crappy cleane and Vaseline them all right now.
Great video, precise and to the point. Answers every question.
I've had two different Kohler Command engines (1996, 97) that weren't charging. Coil resistance in the stator was near normal, but no AC voltage at at RPM. WTF??
Turns out the flywheel had sheds its magnets, and though it was turning, the magnets weren't. That's a $180~210 part from Kohler.
I found one of Taryl's videos showing me how to glue them back in place with JB Quikweld. Worked like a charm.
And a friend had a Craftsman rider with Kohler engine that the stator measured open (infinite resistance) with the ohmmeter. Pulled the flywheel to find it had somehow worn through one of the wires from the stator. Nice, neat butt connection and heat shrink and fixed as good as new.
Good explaining Style. Clear and concise. Thanks.
Merry Christmas. I was told a long time ago electrical problems are the worst to diagnose on a vehicle. Nice job.
A while back I had a bad ground on the voltage regulator on my Cub Cadet 3206, 20hp Kawasaki. Like you said Bob, fixed it. Have a Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas Ozz.
Great video. Gives me a good starting point. Thanks
It's good to be reminded to keep it simple.
Merry Christmas to you and your's Bob! ~Eric
Merry Christmas. Happy new year!
NIce video. Glad to see you back. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Merry Christmas. Happy new year!
Thanks
Excellent. Thanks. Will help pinpoint whether it is the regulator or stator on my Kawasaki FD620D.
I had that exact tractor, really liked that Vanguard 18. Merry Christmas!
I like the engine, but they are hard to work on. I had to fix a coil on this unit and I had to remove the engine to pull the shroud. Have a great Xmas. Bob
Thanks for sharing Bob. Great video as always. I just had a problem Friday on one of our mowers I thought i had a bad regulator or something because it had been starting and running fine with know issues went to start it and nothing just a click the battery had gone bad checked and mower was charging between 13 and 24 volts so I guess my battery just decided to die. LOL Hope the family is doping well. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
All is well here. Best Wishes to you and yours. Bob
helped me out thanks
thanks bob ... have a good x-mas .. †
Merry Christmas. Happy new year!
Very helpful! Thank you!
Good refreshing course. Merry Christmas.
Thanks Merry Christmas.
Quick question, you said 30 volts ac coming out of the stator but yours read like 19.4. My riding mower is reading like 17.8. I've heard other people say it should be like 30 volts coming out of the stator. I wonder if why you weren't reaching 14 to 16 volts was because the stator is partially defected? Maybe a loose Magnet or two? I'm not sure.
I think I'll replace my voltage regulator and see what happens since it did help yours.
Well I think I just answered my own question. I pulled my flywheel this morning and all of the magnets were stuck to the stator and not to the flywheel where they were supposed to be. I clean them up and JB welded them back on the flywheel. Put it back together tomorrow and see what I can get. I'm just surprised I was getting 17.8 volt AC out of stator.
Put it back together today, cranked it, got 48 volts a/c from stator but no improvement from regulator, but it's on order.
Attention anyone listing if you choose to reglue your magnets to your flywheel make sure they alternate polarisation. Don't just glue them willy-nilly. Do some research. You've been warned.
New regulator installed today. That dropped the stator output to 29.3 a/c volts, center terminal on regulator reads 15.33 vdc, and at battery reads 13.95 vdc. Looks like that fixed it.
Thanks for your video. Definitely helped point me in the right direction.
@@headpainter1 Appreciate the follow up. It's rare.
Rectifier or regulator, what's it called again?
Thank you 😊
Nice work. :-) Merry Christmas to you and to your family. Good advice on the ungrounded componants.
Merry Christmas Bruce.
Helpful vid and I liked the explanation of the charging system.
Thanks I'm happy you liked it. It is good for future reference. Merry Christmas. Happy new year!
Well explained, thank you
Thx for this information. Awesome
Just found schematic on manufacturer website...
Does anyone have a schematic. I just picked up a cub 1080 and I see wires cut, the seller said jump the solinoid with screwdriver to start. And he said lights don't work etc .. anyway, I'm ready to get this guy tomorrow and stay working on it. Can't wait! I've been using a push mower for 5 years now on my 3/4 acre yard and I've gone through 2 push mowers. Not because of the yard but because they were junk mowers from home Depot China.
Anyway, I'm ready to repair this dude
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas. Happy new year!
Great video.
Merry Christmas
Good video
Are there wiring diagrams available for lawn tractors? My Troy Bilt looks quite different.
yes from manufacture website.
I have same problem. I will let you know
Excellent. Thanks man.
Nice and clear - thank you
Great video!!
rectifieres?
Starting without sitting on not got safety device from company
i used to have a gt2554 and the engine had 450 hours and flywheel magnets came a part on it (kohler command 23)
Bob. Are you interested in buying a craftsman riding mower. With a Briggs and Stratton opposed twin engine and a bad transmission for $60.00 . I know you said you live in fogglesvill . I'm from Bethlehem. Let me know. Jeremy.
Hi Jeremy, No not interested in any tractors, right now I'm staying busy with snowblowers.
@@doublewide6 ok thanks
Damnit your shadows in the way of the volt meter - ah shit, crappy lighting ...
Thanks for this! Excellent.