The Tuul Crib 7,332 #1 Posted September 15, 2019 Having issues with my 312-8 not charging every time I go to start it I have to jump it since these don't have a rectifier what do I need to do ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,766 #2 Posted September 15, 2019 Bring the tractor to my place ... leave it for two years to make sure I fixed it..... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,550 #3 Posted September 15, 2019 23 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: since these don't have a rectifier what do I need to do ? Not familiar with this set up on a Kohler. On a Briggs engine I would say check the diode on the single out put wire from the stator. If the diode is blown it will try to feed AC power to the battery causing a no charging symptom. Are you sure that there is no regulator/rectifier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,496 #4 Posted September 15, 2019 For testing a good fully charged battery is required. Page 8-10 of this manual Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #5 Posted September 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, Achto said: Not familiar with this set up on a Kohler. On a Briggs engine I would say check the diode on the single out put wire from the stator. If the diode is blown it will try to feed AC power to the battery causing a no charging symptom. Are you sure that there is no regulator/rectifier? I’ve looked everywhere and can’t find one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,550 #6 Posted September 15, 2019 1 minute ago, The Tool Crib said: I’ve looked everywhere and can’t find one. Next question - Are there two wire coming out from the stator or only a single wire? If there are two wires then there should be a regulator some place, maybe buried under the dash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #7 Posted September 15, 2019 Just now, Achto said: Next question - Are there two wire coming out from the stator or only a single wire? If there are two wires then there should be a regulator some place, maybe buried under the dash. It does have two wires coming out of the stater . I’m going to keep searching because I have to be one somewhere. If not could I hook one up in the electrical system some how? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,496 #8 Posted September 15, 2019 There is likely a 2-wire connector on the wiring harness that comes out of the engine. One wire goes to the lights. The other will be the one that charges the battery. Pull the covering or tape off the wire on the engine side of the connector. You are looking for a diode that is about 3/16" in diameter and 3/8" long. Garry 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,550 #9 Posted September 16, 2019 Like I said I'm not familiar with the charging system on this tractor. You should also pursue the advise that @gwest_ca posted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
