Northern Lights LX-E Operator's & Parts Manual - page 11
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Maintenance, continued
Figure 8. Testing Diode Elements
d. The Diode Torque Specifi cations for LX-E
models
is
5 mm = 48 in. lb.
e. In order to test whether the rotating rectifi er
assembly surge absorber elements are good or
not,
fi rst disconnect all lead wires as described
in
PARTS REPLACEMENT METHOD
, Point 2,
(above) and measure the resistance across surge
absorber elements with a tester.
• Good surge absorber elements have about 10-30 K
ohms, but if the resistance reading is near 0 ohms,
the surge absorber elements is defective and must
be
replaced.
• Also, inspect outside of surge absorber and replace
if it is cracked.
• In addition, when installing surge absorber
ele ments, apply Loctite to the bolts.
3. Bearing Housing Replacement:
Inspect the O-Ring. If cracked, replace.
Reassemble carefully, aligning housing with
bearing. Tighten housing bolts to 2.5 kpm (18
ft/lbs.).
4. Rotating
Rectifi er Assembly Detailed
Structure:
Figure 9. Rotating Rectifi er.
Maintenance – Automatic Voltage
Regulator
1. Keep the AVR clean at all times. Make
sure no dust or moisture accumulates
on
the
AVR.
2. Inspect periodically making sure that
wiring connections are not loose.