Kohler VTwin Not Charging

[jpswift1]

The Kohler Command 20HP V-twin in my '01 track Max II seems to not be charging the battery. I am horrible with electronics and need some help from you guys on this one. The ammeter is working because it shows a discharge when it is starting or when the lights are on, but it doesn't show a charge and my battery keeps wearing down. Is there something like a voltage regulator or something that I could test to find out if it is the issue? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

[racerone3]

first thing to check is the battery its self. charge it fully then and load test it (most auto parts stores will do it free if you don't have a tester). if the battery is junk, or going bad, it won't take a charge anymore, and the battery can go dead pretty quickly just sitting.

[jpswift1]

Thanks for the quick response, Brian. I just put a brand new battery in it today.

[amphibious drew]

Jeff,
Here this link shows you how to test the stator if bad. I had this problem with my Attex in the fall. It shouldn't be to bad a fix.

[amphibious drew]

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Opps the links above

[jpswift1]

Thanks Drew, that's an excellent site for reference. I'm going to play with it tomorrow and see what I can come up with. I found a used working stator, coils, and voltage regulator, so if any of those are bad, I'll pick them up.

I wonder if any other Max owners have had this charging issue too.