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midgetracer · 06-02-2012, 08:13 PM

Short the generator post to the side of the generator(ground) and see if it sparks indicating a working generator (engine must be running). To check the cutout diode (engine off), set your volt ohm meter to continuity. put the black wire on the generator side of the cutout and the red wire on the battery side. You should have continuity. Reverse the wires and you should show an open circuit. If this is how it is working, the cutout is functioning normal.

06-02-2012, 08:13 PM	#3
midgetracer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 1,189	Re: Diode/Cutout Help Needed Short the generator post to the side of the generator(ground) and see if it sparks indicating a working generator (engine must be running). To check the cutout diode (engine off), set your volt ohm meter to continuity. put the black wire on the generator side of the cutout and the red wire on the battery side. You should have continuity. Reverse the wires and you should show an open circuit. If this is how it is working, the cutout is functioning normal.