Re: Correct Readings
OK, you are looking for a resistance value, I assume you're checking stator resistances. So, they probably want values of say, 75 ohms on one winding and 6000 ohms on the other (these are not exact, I'm just throwing them out there for example).<br /><br />For the low-ohms reading, put your meter on the "200" scale. This means that on that setting, you can read a range of resistance from 0-200, and the values on your meter's scale will correspond directly.<br /><br />Now, to read larger amounts we have to use a Multiplier (that's what the 'X' means).<br /><br />So, to read a value between 5500-7500 ohms, for example, on your meter requires you to set the range to "20K".<br /><br />Now, you can read resistance values between 0 and 20,000 ohms, using the same numbers on the meter face. Only now, they represent larger numbers since you're on a different range.<br /><br />The repair manual assumes that you're using a specific type of meter, which probably has R-times-1, R-times-100, etc. ranges. You just need to set your meter to the range which is appropriate for the value of resistance you're expecting to measure out of the stator.<br /><br />So to recap:<br /><br />For the less-than-100-ohms reading, set your meter range to RX200. At full-scale deflection with this setting, the meter can indicate a maximum value of 200 ohms.<br /><br />For the around-6000-ohm-reading, set your meter range to RX20K. Remember what scale you're on, and that with this setting at full deflection the meter can indicate a maximum value of 20,000 ohms.<br /><br />Hope this clears that up and G'luck with the measurements.........ed
