How do I test a Yamaha starter generator?
Touch the other end to the F2 stud on the starter generator. As soon as the positive cable touches the F2 stud, the motor should start to spin in a counter clockwise rotation. If the motor spins, then it is working correctly. If the motor fails to spin, then it is defective and needs to be replaced.
How do I know if my starter is bad on my golf cart?
Here are the main signs to look for to check if there is a problem with the starter generator:
- 1) WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY, CART DOES NOT START.
- 2) JUDGING FROM ‘TIME TAKEN TO CRANK’
- 3) LISTENING FOR NOISE.
- 4) STARTER TOO HOT OR SMOKE COMING OUT.
- 5) PULLEY OF STARTER NOT MOVING FREELY OR RUSTED.
Does a Yamaha gas golf cart have an alternator?
Starter Generators perform as a starter and an alternator for your Yamaha golf cart. The starter portion is what turns your engine over and while running charges your battery. Make sure when you replace that you adjust tension on the belt to insure your engine will turn over.
Is there an alternator on a golf cart?
Most golf carts run on lead-acid batteries (although this is changing), much like other normal vehicles do. Moreover, the battery for a cart does not recharge itself as the vehicle runs like batteries in cars do (cars have alternators).
How to test a Yamaha G1 starter generator?
To test your Yamaha G1 starter generator: 1) Disconnect all the wires before you begin your tests. 2) Connect post F2 to the positive terminal of your cart battery and A1 to the negative terminal of your cart battery. 3) After that, when you connect A2 to F1, your starter should spin forward.
How do you wire a starter generator on a golf cart?
The following are instructions on how to wire the generator portion of a five terminal starter generator: 1) Ensure you have the correct voltage regulator. 2) It should have 3 or 4 terminals. They are: a) FIELD which should be connected to the DF terminal of your starter generator.
How do you remove a starter from a golf cart?
1) Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2) Loosen and then remove the top and bottom bolts of your starter generator. 3) Remove the belt of your starter generator and leave it around the engine. 4) Loosen all of the wiring and remove them each by hand.
Is the Yamaha starter generator brush set good?
Ordered brushes but luckily I receive the complete mounting plate with brushes installed ! These brushes fit both my old Yamaha and old Club Car starter/generators and seem to be good quality. Good quality, worked great! These were exactly what I needed for my 83’ G1 Golf Cart. Good quality, worked great fit perfect, no problem.