How to check amp meter?

[moe1965 719]

Any one know how I can check how many amps my engine is putting out?  I have a raider 10  with a kohler engine.  There is a amp gauge on it but it doesn't really show any signs charge  or discharge. All I have to check it with us a volt meter.  Can I use the volt meter in any way to check amps?.   Any help would be apreciated. Thanks jk

[RubyCon1 62]

Jk.

 

if you want to check the charging system, use your voltmeter to check the battery voltage when the engine is not running. A good battery should read around 12.6 volts. A discharged battery would measure 10 to 11 volts.

Now start the engine and at half to full throttle, the battery voltage should increase to 13.5 to 14.5 volts.