CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM
Page 2B-10 90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999
System Components
The battery charging system consists of the alternator, battery, ignition switch, starter
solenoid and the wiring which connects these components.
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a
d
b
c
a
b
c
d
a-Alternator
b-Battery
c-20 Ampere Fuse
d-Starter Solenoid
Precautions
The following precautions must be observed when working on the alternator system. Fail-
ure to observe these precautions may result in serious damage to the alternator system.
1. Do not attempt to polarize the alternator.
2. Do not short across or ground any of the terminals on the alternator, except as specifi-
cally instructed.
3. Never disconnect the alternator output lead, regulator harness or battery cables when
the alternator is being driven by the engine.
4. Always remove NEGATIVE (–) battery cable from battery before working on alternator
system.
5. When installing battery, be sure to connect the NEGATIVE (–) (GROUNDED) battery
cable to NEGATIVE (–) battery terminal and the POSITIVE (+) battery cable to POSI-
TIVE (+) battery terminal.
6. When using a charger or booster battery, connect it in parallel with existing battery
(POSITIVE to POSITIVE; NEGATIVE to NEGATIVE).
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