I have a 33" Snapper mower, model 331416BVE - Series 16 RER with a B&S 287707-1255-E3 engine. It has the dual circuit alternator #696459 (#474A in the B&S Part List). The pin on the wire coming from the diode broke off. I was able to compress what was left of it so it fits into the white plug, but this isn't a very secure connection, and I want to repair this correctly. Do I need to replace the entire stator, or are the wires with the diode available separately that could be soldered onto the stator wires?
Also, I have a 12V magnetic mount light that I'd like to use with this mower. My understanding is the black wire from the stator should have about 14 volts, and is provided to run headlights. When I connected a voltmeter between the black wire and a ground, there was no voltage indicated. I've since learned that the engine is supposed to be at full throttle when checking this voltage; I don't remember if it was or not (probably not), so I'll check it again. Would this black wire go straight to the switch for the headlight, or do I need something like part #790292, a B&S regulator, between the black wire and the switch?
Thank you.