Bench Testing a Golf Cart Starter Generator (SKU 15421N)

Bench Testing a Golf Cart Starter Generator (SKU 15421N)

May 21st 2018

Bench Testing a Golf Cart Starter Generator (SKU 15421N)

This test will work for  SKU 15421N. This is an off-vehicle test, so you need to remove the starter generator from the golf cart. Before you go through the trouble of removing the starter, make sure that the battery is charged and working properly.

What You Will Need

  • Battery Jumper Cables
  • 10 Ga Jumper Wire
  • Working Battery (Take one from a working vehicle if possible. Battery must have 12.5 volts. DO NOT use a jump box)
  • Vise to Hold Starter (You can have someone hold the starter if you don’t have a vise)

Be sure that while you are testing the starter generator, that you keep any loose clothing, jewelry, or your fingers away from the pinion gear as it’s spins.

Bench Testing

Place your starter generator in the vise or have someone hold it carefully.

Step One: Place your starter generator in the vise or have someone hold it carefully.

Attach the 10-gauge jumper wire from F1 to A2.

Step Two: Attach the 10-gauge jumper wire from F1 to A2.

Attach the negative (BLACK) battery cable to the negative terminal on the battery. The other end needs to be attached to the A1 stud on the back of the starter generator.

Step Three: Attach the negative (BLACK) battery cable to the negative terminal on the battery. The other end needs to be attached to the A1 stud on the back of the starter generator.

Attach the positive (RED) battery cable to the positive terminal on the battery. 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.

Step Four: Attach the positive (RED) battery cable to the positive terminal on the battery. 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.