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STARTING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
ELECTRIC STARTER MAINTENANCE
Inspect the starting circuit to make sure that all connections are clean and tight. Check for worn or damaged insulation on the wires (see Figure 4.45-1).
WARNING
Battery fluid is a sulfuric acid solution which can
cause severe personal injury or property damage.
Wear appropriate, protective, personal equipment
and do not allow battery fluid to contact skin, eyes
or clothing. Do not allow smoking or open flame in
battery charging areas. Always disconnect the battery ground connection before performing any
work on an engine or equipment. This prevents
sparks or burns if an electrical connection is
shorted.
AIR/GAS
STARTER
OIL RESERVOIR
LUBRICATOR
4.45-1
ALTERNATOR
Inline engines have an optional 24 volt alternator that
is driven off the front crankshaft pulley. This alternator
can be used to run accessories or to recharge starting
system batteries (see Figure 4.45-4).
24 VOLT
ALTERNATOR
nal first. The charger negative lead to the battery negative terminal is connected last.
4. Never operate the alternator with a open circuit.
Make certain all connections in the circuit are secure.
5. Do not short across or ground any of the alternator
terminals.
6. Do not attempt to polarize the alternator.
ALTERNATOR SERVICING
The frequency of inspection is determined largely by
the type of operating conditions. High speed operation, high temperatures, and dust and dirt all increase
the wear of brushes, slip rings and bearings.
At regular intervals, inspect the terminals for corrosion
and loose connections. Inspect the wiring for frayed
insulation. Inspect the mounting bolts for tightness,
and the belt for alignment, proper tension and wear.
Belt tension should be adjusted on a routine basis.
When adjusting belt tension, apply pressure against
the stator laminations and between the end frames
and not against either end frame.
ALTERNATOR NOISE
Noise from an alternator may be caused by worn or
dirty bearings, loose mounting bolts, a loose drive pulley, a defective diode, or a defective stator. Inspect for
any of these causes and repair or replace as necessary.
LOCKNUT
4.45-2
LOCK NUT
LOWER NUT
ADJUSTING
BOLT
2. Loosen adjusting
Figure 4.45-6).
bolt
on
alternator
(see
V-BELT MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To prevent severe personal injury or death, always
stop the unit before cleaning, servicing or repairing the unit or any driven equipment.
4.45-3