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Load (Field) Relay

Connect a carbon pile rheostat from battery positive post to regulator IGN terminal, and a voltmeter positive lead also to regulator IGN terminal with voltmeter negative lead grounded. Turn full resistance into the circuit and slowly decrease resistance until relay contacts close. Closing voltage should be as specified. To adjust, bend armature spring lower hanger down to increase voltage, up to decrease voltage.