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have an old 1215 cub cadet and battery not being charged! checked voltage on battery with tractor not running reads 12.4 volts, with tractor running volt meter reads 12.4 volts . what should I check next? I know this is a stupid ? but don't want to just throw parts at it! any help would be great! thanks

check voltage on the 2 wires coming from the stator at the voltage regulator should be about 28 - 34 volts ac if you don't have that you need a new stator ..if you have good voltage there then check on the third wire on the regulator should have about 13-14 volts dc there ..also make sure you're getting voltage to the regulator from the ignition switch

Hi Dale, good to see you!

Michae - Also, check all connections for corrosion. Get some dielectric grease and coat any connection you take apart before reassembling. Dielectric grease the battery cable ends after cleaning as well, and coat the exterior when done. Check all the grounds to the frame, coat them with the grease as well. The grease doesn't need to be thick, even a thin layer keeps the gremlins away.

Dale,Tom, thanks for your help! I will check out the items you posted next weekend and post what I find! firm believer in dielectric grease!
Thanks agin!

dale, up date on 1215, no voltage coming from stator! looks like I need a new one! again thanks for your help!