ALTERNATOR WITH

REGULATOR
COVERS DELCO, MOTOROLA, AND
LEECE-NEVILLE ALTERNATORS USED
ON HYSTER LIFT TRUCKS

PART NO. 899784 2200 SRM 2

 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
• When lifting parts or assemblies, make sure all slings, chains, or cables are correctly
fastened, and that the load being lifted is balanced. Make sure the crane, cables, and
chains have the capacity to support the weight of the load.

• Do not lift heavy parts by hand, use a lifting mechanism.

• Wear safety glasses.

• DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CONNECTOR before doing any maintenance or repair

on electric lift trucks.

• Disconnect the battery ground cable on internal combustion lift trucks.

• Always use correct blocks to prevent the unit from rolling or falling. See HOW TO PUT
THE LIFT TRUCK ON BLOCKS in the Operating Manual or the Periodic Mainte-
nance section.

• Keep the unit clean and the working area clean and orderly.

• Use the correct tools for the job.

• Keep the tools clean and in good condition.

• Always use HYSTER APPROVED parts when making repairs. Replacement parts
must meet or exceed the specifications of the original equipment manufacturer.

• Make sure all nuts, bolts, snap rings, and other fastening devices are removed before
using force to remove parts.

• Always fasten a DO NOT OPERATE tag to the controls of the unit when making repairs,
or if the unit needs repairs.

• Be sure to follow the WARNING and CAUTION notes in the instructions.

• Gasoline, Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Diesel fuel
are flammable. Be sure to follow the necessary safety precautions when handling these
fuels and when working on these fuel systems.

• Batteries generate flammable gas when they are being charged. Keep fire and sparks
away from the area. Make sure the area is well ventilated.

NOTE: The following symbols and words indicate safety information in this
manual:

WARNING
Indicates a condition that can cause immediate death or injury!

CAUTION
Indicates a condition that can cause property damage!
Alternator with Regulator Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
Description ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Alternator Repair............................................................................................................................................... 3
Alternator Type A .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Remove and Disassemble.......................................................................................................................... 3
Clean .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Assemble .................................................................................................................................................... 5
Install ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Alternator Type B .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Remove and Disassemble.......................................................................................................................... 8
Clean .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Assemble .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Install ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
General Check and Adjustment ........................................................................................................................ 11
Low Output Check (Type A or Type B) ............................................................................................................. 11
High Output Check (Type A or Type B) ............................................................................................................ 13
Brushes Circuit Check....................................................................................................................................... 14
Delco Alternators ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Motorola Alternators ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Diodes Check ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Diode Bridge Check ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Delco and Leece-Neville Alternators ............................................................................................................ 16
Motorola Alternators ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Rotor Field Winding Check ............................................................................................................................... 17
Stator Windings Check ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Voltage Regulator Check ................................................................................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................. 18

This section is for the following models:

Covers Delco, Motorola, and Leece-Neville alternators used

on Hyster lift trucks

©2004 HYSTER COMPANY i

"THE
QUALITY
KEEPERS"

HYSTER
APPROVED
PARTS
2200 SRM 2 Description

General
• Do not cause a short circuit by connecting the
CAUTION electric wires to the wrong terminals. Make
When using an arc welder, always disconnect sure a correct identification is made of the
the ground lead from the lift truck battery to wire before it is connected.
prevent alternator or battery damage. Attach • Make sure a battery is the correct voltage and
the welding ground clamp as close to the weld polarity before it is connected.
area as possible to prevent welding current • Do not check for current flow by making a
from damaging the bearings. spark because the electronic components can
be damaged.
The diodes and resistors in the electrical sys-
tem can be damaged if the following cautions NOTE: Information on alternators manufactured
are not followed: outside the United States is in the SRM (Service
• Do not disconnect the battery when the en- Repair Manual) sections for lift trucks that use those
gine is running. The voltage surge can dam- alternators.
age the diodes and resistors in the electrical
system. This section has a description and the repair proce-
• Do not disconnect an electric wire before the dures for the alternator with a voltage regulator as
engine is stopped and the switches are OFF. part of the alternator.

Description
NOTE: For this SRM section, the alternators are in
two groups: Type A and Type B. The two types are
very similar, but the Type A alternators have a set of
three diodes (diode set) as well as the diode bridge.
The Type B alternator has zener diodes as part of
the diodes in the diode bridge. This alternator does
not have a diode set, but does have an additional fan
inside the rear housing. The basic operation of both
types is very similar.

The alternator generates an alternating current

when the engine is running. The alternator is either
ON or OFF. The alternator generates maximum
current when it is ON and no current when it is
OFF. The regulator switches the alternator between
ON and OFF to get the average current needed
to charge the battery. Alternator output is directly
changed by engine speed and rotor field current. The
alternating current is changed to a direct current by
the diode bridge inside the alternator.
NOTE: DELCO TYPE A SHOWN.
The alternator has these parts (see Figure 1 and Fig-
ure 2): 1. BRUSH ASSEMBLY 5. DIODE BRIDGE
A stator 2. ROLLER BEARING 6. BALL BEARINGS
A rotor 3. GREASE 7. FELT SEAL
RESERVOIR 8. REGULATOR
A diode bridge 4. LIP SEAL
A diode set (Type A only)
Two end housings or frame halves Figure 1. Alternator Cross Section
A solid-state voltage regulator

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Figure 2. Alternator Schematics

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Legend for Figure 2

NOTE: LEECE-NEVILLE NOT AVAILABLE, SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN.

A. DELCO TYPE A (SMALL CAPACITY LIFT C. MOTOROLA TYPE A
TRUCKS) D. DELCO TYPE A (LARGE CAPACITY LIFT
B. DELCO TYPE B TRUCKS)
1. BATTERY 8. STATOR
2. KEY SWITCH 9. DIODE BRIDGE
3. FUSE 10. DIODE SET
4. RESISTOR 11. FIELD TERMINAL
5. INDICATOR LIGHT OR AMMETER 12. REGULATOR TERMINAL
6. VOLTAGE REGULATOR 13. OUTPUT (BAT) TERMINAL
7. ROTOR FIELD 14. VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT

The direct current from the diodes of the diode bridge The voltage regulator controls the alternator to
flows to the output or BAT terminal. A capacitor be- charge the battery. The voltage is set by the man-
tween the BAT terminal and the electrical ground re- ufacturer and is not usually adjustable. Battery
moves any remaining alternating current from the voltage decreases as the starting circuit and other
direct current. The capacitor also protects the diodes circuits take energy from the battery. When the
from high voltages. The voltage is controlled by the key switch is put in the IGN position, the voltage
amount of current flowing through the field winding regulator is energized. A positive current flows to
in the alternator and the rpm of the rotor. The volt- the field terminal (F or 1) on Type A alternators
age regulator, inside the housing, contains a transis- and (L) on Type B alternators. The battery sends a
tor, diodes, resistors, and capacitor. The voltage reg- positive current to the regulator terminal (Type A R
ulator cannot be repaired. or 2) and the BAT terminal. The regulator senses a
decrease in battery voltage and increases the alter-
NOTE: On some large capacity lift trucks, the alter- nator output to charge the battery.
nator has an external voltage adjustment.

Alternator Repair
ALTERNATOR TYPE A NOTE: There are some checks of the alternator that
are done with the alternator on the engine. See
Remove and Disassemble General Check and Adjustment, Low Output Check
(Type A or Type B), High Output Check (Type A
WARNING or Type B), Brushes Circuit Check, Diodes Check,
Always disconnect the battery ground cable be- Diode Bridge Check, Rotor Field Winding Check,
fore making repairs to prevent possible dam- Stator Windings Check, and Voltage Regulator
age and injury. Install a tag on the battery ter- Check procedures of this SRM before starting any
minal so that no one connects the cable on the removal or repair procedures.
terminal. NOTE: Many parts of the Leece-Neville alternator
NOTE: Use Troubleshooting and General Check and can be replaced without disassembling the alterna-
Adjustment, Low Output Check (Type A or Type B), tor. See Figure 5. The alternator must be disassem-
High Output Check (Type A or Type B), Brushes Cir- bled to replace only the diode bridge, filter capacitor,
cuit Check, Diodes Check, Diode Bridge Check, Rotor rotor, stator, or bearings.
Field Winding Check, Stator Windings Check, and 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. See Fig-
Voltage Regulator Check procedures of this SRM be- ure 3, Figure 4, and Figure 5. Install labels and
fore starting any repair procedures. Make sure that disconnect the wires at the alternator. Loosen
repair or replacement of that part is necessary before the alternator mount capscrews and remove the
removal, disassembly, or replacement of the part. drive belt. Remove the capscrews that hold the
alternator to the engine.

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2. On Leece-Neville alternators, remove the diodes. Use a soldering iron to remove the stator
brushes, voltage regulator, or diode set. In- leads from the diode assembly.
stall labels on all wires for correct connection
during installation. 7. Remove the bearings from the housings only if
they will be replaced.
3. Put a mark on each housing and on the stator for
correct alignment during assembly. Remove the Clean
bolts that hold the housings together. Separate
the housings and stator. WARNING
4. Put the rotor in a vise that has soft jaws. Do not Compressed air can move particles so that they
tighten the vise to cause rotor distortion. Use a cause injury to the user or to other personnel.
socket wrench to remove the pulley nut. Remove Make sure that the path of the compressed air
the pulley, fan, collar, spacer, shield, or other is away from all personnel. Wear protective
parts between the fan and housing. Remove the goggles or a face shield to prevent injury to the
front housing from the rotor. eyes.

5. Remove any nuts or screws that fasten parts in- CAUTION

side to the rear housing. Then, remove the sta-
Never use solvent on the parts of the alternator.
tor assembly from the rear housing so that the
other parts can be removed. Remove the screws NOTE: If necessary, use fine abrasive cloth to polish
for the capacitor, diode bridge, diode set, brushes, the slip rings. The abrasive cloth must be number
and other parts as necessary. If the stator will 500 to 600. Remove all dust. Turn the rotor while
be removed from the diode bridge, make sure the polishing the slip rings.
wires have tags for correct connection during as-
sembly. Use compressed air to remove dirt from the alterna-
tor. Clean the brushes and slip rings with a clean,
6. Mark the stator to show the position of the dry cloth.
brushes and connector or diode bridge assembly.
Use pliers as a heat sink to keep heat from the

A. DELCO B. MOTOROLA
1. GROUND TERMINAL 3. FIELD TERMINAL
2. BATTERY TERMINAL (BAT OR +) 4. REGULATOR TERMINAL

Figure 3. Type A Alternators, Rear Views

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Assemble a. Install the brush and holder, voltage regula-

tor, and diodes from the inside of the alterna-
1. For Delco (Type A) alternators, install a new tor. Make sure the insulator sleeves are on
bearing(s) in the housing as follows (see Fig- the screws for the brush holder. Install the
ure 3, Figure 4, and Figure 5): capacitor.
a. Install a new plug and seal in the rear hous- b. Install the stator in the rear housing. Con-
ing. Push the bearing from the outside of the nect the three wires from the stator to the
housing until the top of the bearing is even diode bridge and fasten at the studs. Con-
with the outside of the housing. Hold the nect the wires from the diodes to the studs
housing with the collar on the inside of the on the diode bridge. Install and tighten the
housing. Keep the lip of the seal away from three lockwashers and nuts.
the bearing. Lubricate the bearing area with
non-conductive grease. c. Install the brushes in the brush holders.
To hold the brushes in position, put a pin
b. Install a new bearing in the front housing. through the hole in the brush holders. Apply
Fill one quarter of the grease reservoir with a thin layer of oil to the lip of the seal for the
non-conductive grease. Move the grease so bearing.
that it touches the bearing when the retainer
plate is installed. 6. On Motorola alternators, install parts as follows:

c. Add the same type of grease to fill the area a. Install the diode bridge on the stator. Use
between the retainer plate and the bearing. pliers to keep the heat from the soldering iron
Install the spacer, gasket, and retainer plate away from the diodes.
on the bearing. Fasten the retainer plate in
position with the three screws and lockwash- b. Install the capacitor, diode set, and termi-
ers. nal on the diode bridge. Align the marks
made during removal and install the stator
2. For Motorola and Leece-Neville alternators, use and bridge assembly in the rear housing.
a press to install the rear bearing on the rotor.
Install the bearing and bearing retainer in the 7. Align the marks made during disassembly. Care-
front housing. If used, install the spacer on the fully install the stator and the rear housing over
bearing. the rotor. Do not damage the seal while sliding
the housing over the rotor shaft. Install the front
housing.
CAUTION
Hold the rotor in a vise that has soft jaws. Do 8. Install the four screws to hold the alternator to-
not tighten the vise more than necessary. gether. On Delco alternators, remove pin to re-
lease the brushes.
3. Install the front housing on the rotor. If used, in-
stall the spacer or shield, shaft key, and washer. 9. On Motorola alternators, install the brush holder
Install the fan, pulley, lockwasher, and nut. and brushes. Make sure the washer is on the
Tighten the nut to 54 to 81 N•m (40 to 60 lbf ft). right-hand screw. Install the voltage regulator
and tighten the screws.

CAUTION 10. On Leece-Neville alternators, install the

Be sure to install the insulators. Make sure the brushes, voltage regulator, or diode set in the
heat sink does not touch the housing. reverse order of removal.

4. Install the diode bridge and heat sink in the re- Install
verse order of disassembly. Make sure the insu-
lators and washers are in the correct positions. 1. Install the alternator in the bracket on the en-
Install the capacitor. gine and adjust the tension of the belt.

5. On Delco alternators, install parts as follows:

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2. Connect all wires and the connector according to 3. Check the indicator light or the ammeter to check
the labels made during removal. Also see the the operation of the alternator. The indicator
schematic diagram for your alternator in Fig- light for Type A alternators will only be ON if the
ure 2. Make sure all wires are connected cor- battery is discharged.
rectly and all fasteners are tight. See Figure 3.

Figure 4. Type A Alternators, Exploded Views

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Legend for Figure 4

A. DELCO B. MOTOROLA
1. INSULATOR 14. NUT
2. PLUG AND BEARING 15. SCREW
3. BEARING SEAL 16. DIODE BRIDGE
4. BOLT 17. CAPACITOR
5. HOUSING 18. BEARING
6. VOLTAGE REGULATOR 19. SLIP RINGS
7. LOCKWASHER 20. TERMINAL
8. BRUSH AND HOLDER 21. PULLEY
9. BRUSH SPRING 22. FAN
10. WASHER 23. RETAINER
11. ROTOR 24. SPACER
12. STATOR 25. SHIELD
13. DIODES 26. GASKET

A. LEECE-NEVILLE
1. TERMINAL 9. BOLT
2. DIODE SET 10. FAN
3. BRUSH AND SPRING 11. ROTOR
4. BRUSH HOLDER 12. STATOR
5. VOLTAGE REGULATOR 13. NEGATIVE DIODE BRIDGE
6. BEARING RETAINER 14. POSITIVE DIODE BRIDGE
7. BEARING 15. FILTER CAPACITOR
8. FRONT HOUSING 16. REAR HOUSING

Figure 5. Type A Alternator, Exploded View

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ALTERNATOR TYPE B 4. Use a punch to remove the rivets or pins that

fasten the cover. Remove the cover for access to
Remove and Disassemble the stator leads. Discard the cover. See Figure 7.

5. Cut the stator leads as close to the connectors as

WARNING
possible. Install labels on the leads for correct
Always disconnect the battery ground cable be- connection during assembly and remove the sta-
fore making repairs to prevent possible dam- tor from the rear housing.
age and injury. Install a tag on the battery ter-
minal so that no one connects the cable on the 6. Use a punch to remove the three baffle pins and
terminal. remove the baffle. See Figure 7.
NOTE: Use the Troubleshooting and General Check NOTE: Carefully make a note of the sequence of re-
and Adjustment, Low Output Check (Type A or Type moval of parts in Step 7 and Step 8 for correct instal-
B), High Output Check (Type A or Type B), Brushes lation. Also make a note of all types of connections
Circuit Check, Diodes Check, Diode Bridge Check, (crimp, soldered, or welded) as well as all mechanical
Rotor Field Winding Check, Stator Windings Check, fasteners.
and Voltage Regulator Check procedures of this SRM
before starting any repair procedures. Make sure 7. Remove the three mount screws and "BAT" ter-
that repair or replacement of that part is necessary minal nut. See Figure 8. Lift the brush holder,
before removal, disassembly, or replacement of the voltage regulator, and diode bridge from the
part. housing.

NOTE: There are some checks of the alternator that 8. Open the crimps or use a soldering iron and
are done with the alternator on the engine. See disconnect the connectors to separate the brush
General Check and Adjustment, Low Output Check holder, voltage regulator, and diode bridge.
(Type A or Type B), High Output Check (Type A
or Type B), Brushes Circuit Check, Diodes Check, 9. If the bearing will be replaced in the rear hous-
Diode Bridge Check, Rotor Field Winding Check, ing, remove the bearing and retainer ring.
Stator Windings Check, and Voltage Regulator
Check procedures of this SRM before starting any
Clean
removal or repair procedures.
WARNING
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. See Fig- Compressed air can move particles so that they
ure 6, Figure 7, and Figure 8. Install labels and cause injury to the user or to other personnel.
disconnect the wires at the alternator. Discon- Make sure that the path of the compressed air
nect the wire connector. Loosen the alternator is away from all personnel. Wear protective
mount capscrews and remove the drive belt. Re- goggles or a face shield to prevent injury to the
move the capscrews that hold the alternator to eyes.
the engine.

2. Put a mark on each housing and on the stator for CAUTION

correct alignment during assembly. Remove the Never use solvent on the parts of the alternator.
bolts that hold the housings together. Separate
the housings and stator. NOTE: If necessary, use fine abrasive cloth to polish
the slip rings. The abrasive cloth must be number
3. Put the rotor in a vise that has soft jaws. Do not 500 to 600. Remove all dust. Turn the rotor while
tighten the vise to cause rotor distortion. Use a polishing the slip rings.
socket wrench to remove the pulley nut. Remove
the pulley, collar, fan, outside collar, front hous- Use compressed air to remove dirt from the alterna-
ing, and inside collar from the rotor. tor. Clean the brushes and slip rings with a clean,
dry cloth.
NOTE: The cover must be replaced if the parts will
be removed from the stator. If necessary, remove the
stator as described in Step 4 and Step 5.

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A. DELCO
1. NUT 8. STATOR 15. COVER
2. PULLEY 9. ROTOR AND FAN 16. REAR HOUSING
3. COLLAR 10. BAFFLE 17. BALL BEARING
4. OUTSIDE FAN 11. SCREW 18. RETAINER RING
5. OUTSIDE COLLAR 12. DIODE BRIDGE 19. TERMINAL SET
6. FRONT HOUSING 13. BRUSHES AND HOLDER 20. BOLT
7. INSIDE COLLAR 14. VOLTAGE REGULATOR

Figure 6. Type B Alternator, Exploded View

Assemble 4. Put a thin coating of silicon grease on the inside

of the rear housing under the diode bridge.
1. If the bearing was removed from the rear hous-
ing, install a new retainer ring. See Figure 6. 5. Install the bridge, regulator, and brush holder
assembly in the rear housing and install the
screws as removed during disassembly.
CAUTION
The bearing is not completely installed until 6. Install the baffle and use a punch to fasten the
Step 11 is complete. pins.

2. Install a new bearing by pushing on the new 7. Align the marks made during disassembly and
bearing outer race until the bearing hits the install the stator in the rear housing. Use pliers
bottom in the rear housing. on the connectors of the diode bridge to keep heat
from the diodes. Use a soldering iron to connect
3. Assemble the voltage regulator, diode bridge, and the stator leads to the connectors.
brush holder on a flat surface. Put crimps in the
connectors or solder the connectors to fasten and
connect the parts as originally assembled. Use a
pin to hold the brushes in the brush holder.

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(0.075 to 0.087 in.) below the surface of the rear

housing.

Install
1. Install the alternator in the bracket on the en-
gine and adjust the tension of the belt.

2. Connect all wires and the connector according to

the labels made during removal. Also see the
schematic diagram for your alternator in Fig-
ure 2. Make sure all wires are connected cor-
rectly and all fasteners are tight. See Figure 7.

3. Check the indicator light or the ammeter to check

the operation of the alternator. The indicator
light can also be ON if the alternator output is
too high on Type B alternators.

NOTE: TYPE B ONLY.

1. REAR HOUSING 4. BAFFLE PINS
2. COVER 5. BOLTS TO FASTEN
3. COVER RIVETS HOUSINGS
OR PINS TOGETHER

Figure 7. Outside Rear Housing

8. Install a new cover using rivets or pins to fasten

the cover to the rear housing.

9. If necessary, install the bearing in the front hous-

ing. Put the rotor in a vise with soft jaws and in-
stall the inner collar, front housing, outer collar,
NOTE: TYPE B ONLY.
fan, collar pulley, and nut on the rotor. Tighten
the nut to 54 to 108 N•m (40 to 80 lbf ft). 1. REAR HOUSING 6. NUT ON "BAT"
2. VOLTAGE TERMINAL
10. Align the front and rear housings using the REGULATOR 7. MOUNT SCREWS
marks made during disassembly. Push on both 3. BRUSH HOLDER 8. SOLDERED
the inner and outer races of the rear bearing 4. DIODE BRIDGE OR WELDED
5. TERMINALS FOR CONNECTOR
to push the two housings and stator together. STATOR LEADS 9. BRUSH PIN
Install the three bolts that fasten the alternator
together. Figure 8. Inside Rear Housing
11. Push on both the inner and outer race of the rear
bearing so that the outer race is 1.9 to 2.2 mm

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2200 SRM 2 Low Output Check (Type A or Type B)

General Check and Adjustment

There are no adjustments for the alternator or
most regulators. One Delco alternator and the CAUTION
Leece-Neville alternator has a voltage adjustment. Do not change the polarity of the circuits. Do
not connect any wires in the circuits, except as
Always check the general condition of the complete described in these instructions. Never connect
system before doing a complete check on each part. the wire from the terminal marked "BAT" to an
Check the general condition of the following parts: open circuit.
(1) battery, (2) battery cables and connections, and (3)
alternator and regulator wires and connectors. Also When connecting a charger or another battery, con-
check the condition and tension of the fan belt for the nect the positive terminals to the positive terminal
alternator. of the battery. Then connect the negative terminal
to a clean metal part of the engine. Disconnect the
charger or other battery in the reverse order. Prob-
CAUTION lems in the charging circuit are indicated by one or
NEVER operate the engine if the alternator more of the following:
output BAT terminal is not connected to the • The starter motor turns slowly. The battery voltage
battery. is low because of low alternator output or a bad
battery.
Do not short-circuit or connect jumper wires to
• The specific gravity readings are low. Battery is
any of the alternator terminals unless told to by
not fully charged or is damaged.
the procedures.
• The battery uses more than 30 ml (1 oz) of water
Make sure polarity is correct before connect- per cell per month. The alternator output is too
ing a battery charger or another battery. high.

Remove the battery cables and clean the terminals The two problems of the charging circuit are low
and cable connectors. Inspect the insulation on the output and high output. Low output causes a low
wires. Make sure all the fasteners and connections battery and difficult starting. A high output causes
are clean and tight. If necessary, use a water and heating of the battery and evaporation of water
soda solution to clean the top of the battery. Do NOT from the electrolyte. The following two checks will
remove the cell caps or permit the water and soda find out if the alternator, regulator, or wiring has a
solution to get in the battery. charging fault. The two checks will also find out if
the charging system has a correct output. Do the
following two checks before removal, disassembly, or
WARNING replacement of alternator or regulator.
Put the transmission in NEUTRAL. Apply the
parking brake. NOTE: Information on alternators manufactured
outside the United States is in the SRM (service
repair manual) sections for lift trucks that use those
alternators.

Low Output Check (Type A or Type B)

2. Connect a voltmeter to the field terminal and
CAUTION the regulator terminal. Follow the procedure in
Do not connect the wire from the "BAT" termi- Step 1 and check the readings.
nal to the electrical ground.
3. If there are no readings on the voltmeter during
NOTE: Make sure the wire from the voltmeter makes Step 1 and Step 2, check for an open circuit be-
contact with each terminal on the alternator. tween each terminal and the battery.
1. Connect a voltmeter between the BAT terminal 4. If there are readings on the voltmeter during
and the electrical ground. Turn the key switch to Step 1 and Step 2, disconnect the cable for the
the ON position and check the reading. electrical ground on the battery.

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5. Make connections to the Type A alternator as 10. If the ammeter reading is within 10%, the alter-
shown in Figure 9. Make connections to the nator is in good condition. Check the starter or
Type B alternator as shown in Figure 10. wires for problems. Some alternators on larger
lift trucks have a voltage adjustment. See Fig-
6. Connect the cable for the electrical ground on the ure 12. For alternators with the voltage adjust-
battery. ment, do Step a to set the voltage:
7. Connect a carbon pile across the terminals of the a. The voltage setting can be increased by
battery. changing the position of the adjustment
plug. LO is the lowest voltage setting. 2 is
8. Run the engine at 2000 to 2500 rpm. Adjust the
medium low and 3 is the medium setting.
carbon pile until the maximum charging rate is
The voltage setting is highest when HI is
reached.
aligned with the arrow on the alternator.
9. Read the value of the maximum charging rate Change the setting as necessary.
shown on the alternator housing or in the sec-
tion Capacities and Specifications for your
lift truck. Read the ammeter. The reading on
the ammeter must be within 10% of the maxi-
mum value.

NOTE: TYPE B ONLY.

NOTE: TYPE A ONLY. 1. BATTERY 5. AMMETER

2. CARBON PILE 6. ALTERNATOR
1. CARBON PILE 5. ALTERNATOR 3. VOLTMETER 7. BAT TERMINAL
2. BATTERY 6. BAT TERMINAL 4. RESISTOR (35 8. CONNECT TO L
3. AMMETER 7. FIELD TERMINAL OHM 5 WATT TO TERMINAL
4. STARTER 500 OHM 1/2 WATT)

Figure 9. Alternator Output Check Figure 10. Alternator Output Check

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2200 SRM 2 High Output Check (Type A or Type B)

11. On Type A Delco alternators, do the following

checks:

CAUTION
Do not push the screwdriver into the hole for
more than 25 mm (1 in.).

a. If the output shown is not within 10%, put a

screwdriver into the hole shown in Figure 11.

b. Run the engine at 2000 to 2500 rpm. Adjust

the carbon pile until the maximum charging
rate is reached.

c. If the output is within 10%, check the field

winding. If the field winding is in good con-
dition, replace the voltage regulator.

d. If the output is not within 10%, check the

wires to the brushes, diodes, diode bridge, NOTE: DELCO TYPE A SHOWN.
field winding, and stator.
1. HOLE
e. Remove the screwdriver, ammeter, and vari- 2. MAKE SURE SCREWDRIVER TOUCHES
HOUSING AND METAL TAG.
able resistor.
Figure 11. Electrical Ground on Field Winding

High Output Check (Type A or Type B)

1. Connect a voltmeter from the regulator terminal a. Delco alternator. The voltage setting can be
to the electrical ground. Check the reading on increased or decreased by changing the po-
the voltmeter. See Figure 9 or Figure 10. sition of the adjustment plug. See Figure 12.
LO is the lowest voltage setting. 2 is medium
2. If there are no readings, check for an open circuit low and 3 is the medium setting. The voltage
between the regulator terminal and the battery. setting is highest when HI is aligned with the
arrow on the alternator. Do not change the
3. If there is a reading, connect a voltmeter between
setting when engine is operating. Change
the BAT terminal and the electrical ground.
the setting as necessary.
4. Increase the engine speed until the maximum
b. Leece-Neville alternator. Remove the screw
voltage reading is reached.
in the cover. See Figure 12. Start the engine.
5. If the voltage shown is more than 15.5 volts on Connect a voltmeter across the battery ter-
a 12-volt system or 31 volts on a 24-volt system, minals and use a screwdriver to adjust the
disassemble the alternator and do the remainder voltage.
of the checks. For alternators with the voltage
adjustment, do the following:

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Brushes Circuit Check 2200 SRM 2

1. VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT CAP SHOWN IN 2. DELCO TYPE A

MEDIUM HIGH (3) POSITION. 3. LEECE-NEVILLE

Figure 12. Voltage Adjustment

Brushes Circuit Check

DELCO ALTERNATORS and inspect the insulator. If the insulator is in
good condition, do Step 4, Step 5, and Step 6.
1. Use an ohmmeter that has a 1.5 volt cell. (Use
the lowest range scale.) Connect the ohmmeter 4. Connect the ohmmeter from the wire of the
from the clip for the brushes to the metal hous- diodes to the housing.
ing. Make the test, then connect the ohmmeter
leads in the reverse direction and test again. 5. If the reading is zero on the ohmmeter, either the
wire to the diodes has a short circuit to ground,
2. If both readings are zero, either the wire or the or the voltage regulator has damage.
clip for the brushes has a short circuit to ground,
or the voltage regulator has damage. 6. The cause of the problem can be a missing
washer, a missing sleeve on a screw, or a dam-
3. The cause of the problem can also be a missing aged insulator. Remove the screw and inspect
washer, a missing sleeve on a screw, or a dam- the insulator. If the insulator is in good condi-
aged insulator. See Figure 13. Remove the screw tion, replace the voltage regulator.

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2200 SRM 2 Brushes Circuit Check

MOTOROLA ALTERNATORS
1. Use an ohmmeter or a 12-volt test lamp to check
the brushes as shown in Figure 13.

2. For correct operation, there must be continuity

between A to B and C to D. There must be no con-
tinuity from A to D or from C to B. See Figure 13.
If there is continuity, the brushes are connected
to the wrong terminal.

A. DELCO B. MOTOROLA
1. BRUSH HOLDER 5. DIODES
2. CAPACITOR 6. INSULATOR
3. DIODE BRIDGE WASHERS
4. NUTS 7. OHMMETER

Figure 13. Brushes Circuit Check

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Diode Bridge Check 2200 SRM 2

Diodes Check
Use an ohmmeter with a 1.5 volt cell. Use the lowest leads and make the same test. If both readings are
range scale. Connect one lead of tester to the com- the same reading, replace the diodes. A good diode
mon connector, and one lead to one of the three diode will show one high reading, and one low reading. See
connections. Make the test, then reverse the tester Figure 14.

A. DELCO TYPE A B. MOTOROLA

1. OHMMETER 3. DIODE SET CONNECTIONS
2. COMMON FOR DIODE SET

Figure 14. Diodes Check

Diode Bridge Check

DELCO AND LEECE-NEVILLE MOTOROLA ALTERNATORS
ALTERNATORS
Remove the wires for the diode set from the terminals
A, B, and C. Use an ohmmeter, diode tester, or 12-volt
CAUTION test lamp to check between points A, B, and C, and
Do not use a 120-volt test lamp to check the points D and E. Good diodes indicate continuity in
diode bridge. Use a 12-volt tester to prevent only one direction. If any parts are bad, replace the
diode damage. diode bridge assembly. See Figure 14.

To check the diode bridge, connect the ohmmeter to

one heat sink and each of the three diodes in turn.
Check the readings, then connect the leads in the re-
verse direction. If both readings are the same, re-
place the diode. Repeat the test for the other heat
sink checking in both directions. See Figure 15.

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2200 SRM 2 Rotor Field Winding Check

A. DELCO TYPE A C. LEECE-NEVILLE

B. DELCO TYPE B
1. BRUSH HOLDER 4. DIODE
2. HEAT SINK 5. OHMMETER
3. VOLTAGE REGULATOR

Figure 15. Diode Bridge Check

Rotor Field Winding Check

Connect an ohmmeter to each slip ring and check for
open circuits. If the reading is high (infinity), the
winding has an open circuit. To check the resistance
of the field, connect the ohmmeter to the two slip
rings. The correct reading is 4.0 to 4.5 ohms. If the
reading is less than specified, there is a short circuit
in the windings. If the reading is more than speci-
fied, there is excessive resistance in the windings.

NOTE: Make sure the needle in the ohmmeter always

returns to zero correctly. The readings will change
when the temperature of the winding changes.

To check the electrical ground, connect the ohmmeter

between either slip ring and the electrical ground as
shown in Figure 16. Replace the rotor if the reading
is less than infinity.

Figure 16. Rotor Coil Checks

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Stator Windings Check

To check the stator windings for electrical ground,
connect an ohmmeter as shown in Figure 17. There
must be no continuity between any of the stator ter-
minals and the metal housing.

To check the stator for open circuits, connect the ohm-

meter or test lamp between each pair of wires to the
stator as shown in Figure 17. If the test lamp does
not illuminate or the meter reading is high, the wind-
ings have an open circuit.

Figure 17. Stator Checks

Voltage Regulator Check

Use a voltage regulator test device. Do not use an ohmmeter. If the voltage regulator has damage, replace the
voltage regulator.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROCEDURE OR ACTION

Battery is charged above Alternator is not charging correctly. Repair or install new parts.
normal.

Electrical ground in wire to brush or Repair or install new parts.

clip.

High resistance in the circuit. Repair or install new parts.

Battery uses more water Battery is charging more than nor- Replace voltage regulator.
than normal. mal.

Alternator has damage in the field Install new parts.

windings, diodes, diode bridge, or
stator.

Battery has damage or is too old. Replace battery.

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2200 SRM 2 Troubleshooting

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROCEDURE OR ACTION

There is no charge from the The brushes are worn or damaged. Install new brushes.
alternator.

Weak springs for brushes. Brushes Install new parts.

or brush holders do not move freely.

Dirt on the slip rings. Clean or install new parts.

There is no charge from the There is an electrical ground in the Replace rotor or alternator.
alternator. The indicator field winding.
light or ammeter indicates
a discharged condition when
the rpm is high and the load
is high.

Drive belt is not tight or is broken. Adjust or replace drive belt.

Ammeter or the indicator There is a short circuit in the diodes. Install new parts.
light indicates a discharged
condition at all speeds.

There is an electrical ground at the Replace rotor or alternator.

end of the windings.

The voltage regulator has damage. Replace voltage regulator.

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