JJMason84 3 #1 Posted May 29, 2020 I noticed my stator wires were dangling. Which explains why my battery is dead after starting the tractor a few times. Where do they plug to? Still learning locations of things on this motor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,013 #2 Posted May 29, 2020 I do not own a "D", but the wires from your stator should connect to the voltage regulator. Does your D-160 have a Kohler engine or an Onan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,670 #3 Posted May 29, 2020 Look for a gray metal finned box about 3x4" Will have 3 terminals. Two marked AC one B. The B goes to ignition switch you r two wire go on AC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,194 #4 Posted May 29, 2020 It will look like this i believe this is what you are looking for! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,177 #5 Posted May 29, 2020 (edited) If its like mine (WH did like to move things around) sitting in the seat on the left side immediately under the battery is the regulator mounted to that panel. Paul has described the wiring, but there are a couple other regulator sizes, the one shown above is totally different from mine. They all do the same thing. See picture Do you still have the black plastic connector on your wires? I have one of my type if yours has been ripped off... Edited May 29, 2020 by pacer picture 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,483 #6 Posted May 29, 2020 Have been working my way through the D-Auto wiring diagrams and came across this illustration of the motor on a 1981 D-160 diagram. There is no separate regulator shown with this like older models and now that I see a regulator for one it must be considered part of the engine and they drew it on as such. The notch cut out on the end is similar. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,177 #7 Posted May 29, 2020 I dont have the S/N on my 160 but from some few clues I think its one of the earlier ones. That is an odd drawing...really lacking in detail. Garry, you DO come up with some stuff!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,194 #8 Posted May 29, 2020 Here is a photo i pulled from this forum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites