CS-Series Generators

CS-Series generators feature a high ampere output per pound of weight. The CS stands for charging systems. The 130 or 144 is the measurement, in millimeters, of the outside diameter of the stator laminations.




The CS-144 generator is a larger version of the CS-130. Unlike the CS-130, the CS-144 is serviceable.




The CS-144 generator, with an internal regulator, does not have a diode trio. The delta stator (1), the rectifier bridge (4), and the rotor with slip rings and brushes (3), are electrically similar to other CS Series generators.

The generator uses a conventional fan and pulley. An internal fan cools the slip rings, the end frame, the rectifier bridge, and the regulator.

The charge indicator turns on when the ignition switch (gasoline engines) or the engine control switch (diesel engines) is closed and the engine is not running, and turns oft when the engine is running. If the charge indicator is on with the engine running, this indicates a charging system condition. The indicator will glow at full brilliance, not half lit, if any of the following conditions occur:
- Any charging condition
- System voltage is too high or too low

The CS-144 generator requires no periodic maintenance or adjustment. The CS-130 generator must be replaced. Do not disassemble the CS-130 generator.