608KEB 794 #1 Posted May 5, 2012 I did some basic checks on the charging system with no luck. I was looking for suggestions as to why my C-160 won't charge. Is it possible the magnito failed. Is there a way to check it. KB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,974 #2 Posted May 5, 2012 Do you have a standard K341S engine on your C-160? I don't think any of them have a magneto. You should have a stator behind the flywheel, and a regulator/rectifier mounted on the back of the hood stand. At 3600 RPM, the stator should be producing about 38 to 40 volts AC to the R/R where it is converted to DC voltage for charging and for supplying power to the coil, lights, etc.. You should have about 14.5 volts DC coming from the B+ terminal of the R/R. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
608KEB 794 #3 Posted May 5, 2012 It has a 14 Hp kohler, I'm guessing early 70's KS341 not sure about the S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,974 #4 Posted May 5, 2012 A 14HP would be a K321. What is the spec number? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
608KEB 794 #5 Posted May 5, 2012 I can get that in a few days. Tractor is about 1 1/2 hours from me. Thanks! KB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #6 Posted May 14, 2012 Research my recent thread on needing help with the charging system of my 417. All the old Kohler charging systems work the same whether its a single cylinder or a twin. I have an old Kohler 12 horsepower K motor settting on my work bench, and its basically the same setup as my KT-17 twin. The worst case will be the stator is bad or some of the magnets have come unglued from inside the flywheel. Best case could be a bad connection, or a bad ignition switch, or a bad ampmeter, or bad ground on your voltage regulator or bad voltage regulator itself. There is nothing magic about this stuff. Its basic charging system technology. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
