The Dreaded G1 Electrical Help Post

[dezrcr822]

Originally Posted by Ponchjoe

Edit, I have had reverse working now but it is a bit hesitant sometimes. I’m wondering if there isn’t a bad spot in the armature.


Ok, found a broken wire and now have forward back. Reverse is trying to work but the starter/generator moves a little with the belt loose and sometimes will take off. What should I check before saying it’s the starter/generator?
Thanks

Have you checked the carbon brushes on the S/G?

[Ponchjoe]

Originally Posted by dezrcr822

Have you checked the carbon brushes on the S/G?

I have not, what do I look for, can they be changed while installed on the cart?

[mikeasis]

Originally Posted by Ponchjoe

I have not, what do I look for, can they be changed while installed on the cart?

no youll need to replace the brushes with the S/G removed. there are rubber plug around the rear of it to access the brushes

[dezrcr822]

Here are a couple of pics to help. First pic is of the rectangular rubber brush cover. Just pry it out and you can access the brushes, its pretty straight foward to do can help rule out the S/G. You also need to look at the armature as well and also the bearings.