Testing (On Car): Notes

CAUTION:

Do not ground field circuit between alternator and voltage regulator as regulator will be damaged
Do not ground alternator output terminal or alternator and circuit will be damaged (no circuit breaker used and battery applied to output terminal at all times).
Do not operate alternator on open circuit with field winding energized.
Do nor polarize alternator as it is not required and doing so will damage entire system.
Before making test connections, ignition switch must be off and battery ground cable disconnected.