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Title: small engine repair
Post by: Irish_Alley on June 06, 2009, 11:49:39 pm

whats the little gadget that charges the batter on a small engine, i know of the magneto and i think that just does the spark. i have worked on small engine b4 just not any that would charge a battery

Title: Re: small engine repair
Post by: Jay2D2 on June 07, 2009, 12:01:53 am

Depends on the engine but the ones I have use a generator type device built into the starter to charge.
and some run off the magneto aand flywheel... never worked with one though so i cant really explain it

Title: Re: small engine repair
Post by: Irish_Alley on June 07, 2009, 01:42:40 am

forgot to say it was on my trike 84 yamaha 225 dx

Title: Re: small engine repair
Post by: JohnnyMac333 on June 07, 2009, 03:30:01 am

stator

Title: Re: small engine repair
Post by: Irish_Alley on June 07, 2009, 04:21:59 am

wow at first i thought you were trying to say starter thanks buddy. found a used one off ebay 100 bucks found them cheaper but still think ill make sure thats my problem b4 i buy that. at least now i know were it is ::) , now would my head lights be dim at low rpms due to the stator or is that just natural

Title: Re: small engine repair
Post by: VileZambonie on June 07, 2009, 09:09:41 am

It's possible but you can test it with your meter to find out.