Are you asking how to tell if it's wired to charge, or how to tell if it is charging?
For the latter, a voltmeter across the battery will tell: If it reads above the nominal (at rest) voltage of the battery while the motor is running, it should be charging. Normal charge voltages should be in the 13.2 (idle speed) to about 14.4V (high rpm) range. Should have at least 12.2V with motor off.
jky
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