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Kohler 10CC / 10CCOZ-Mobile — Voltage Regulator Test Procedure

Testing & diagnosis · PowerBoost V voltage regulator

For the Kohler 10CC / 10CCOZ-Mobile, from the Kohler service manual.

Applies to: Kubota V1305BG-2 engine

Before you start

  • Hazardous voltage can cause severe injury or death. Do not touch voltage regulator heat sink when testing.

Procedure

  1. Disconnect P5 of wiring harness from P1 on voltage regulator.
  2. Connect components as shown in the regulator test figure.
  3. Turn variable transformer setting to zero; plug in; connect power source to terminals 5 and 6.
  4. Turn variable transformer on and turn SPST switch on; slowly increase voltage.
  5. Lamp should go on then turn off at preset voltage and stay off as voltage is further increased.
  6. If lamp does not turn on, set Volts pot to midpoint and repeat; replace regulator if it still fails.
  7. If lamp fails to turn off, set Volts pot to midpoint and repeat; replace regulator if it still fails.
  8. Turn variable transformer to zero, unplug AC cord, turn SPST switch off.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Preset voltage for a 120/240 Volt system is 240 Volts; for a 110/220 Volt system it is 220 Volts

Full service-parts list: Kubota V1305BG-2 engine →

Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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