Title: Service the alternator.
Course: Small Engine Technology II (20110-II) > Section: Diagnosing and Troubleshooting the General Electrical System

Service should include following manufacturer’s specifications and instructor’s guidelines; visual inspection should include checking for

- broken or loose components
- burned wiring
- melted components.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why would the alternator need cleaning/inspecting?
- What problems would we be looking for in a visual inspection?
- What problems could this inspection prevent?