SERVICE MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
ELECTRICAL
PROBLEM: DISCHARGING BATTERY
REASON OR CAUSE:
1.
Connections loose.
2.
Short circuits.
3.
Connections dirty.
4.
Voltage control unit out of order.
5.
Alternator not charging.
PROBLEM: BATTERY OVERHEATING
REASON OR CAUSE:
1.
High charging rate.
2.
Voltage control unit out of order.
PROBLEM: BATTERIES FULLY CHARGED AND ALTERNATOR CHARGING RATE HIGH
REASON OR CAUSE:
1.
Improper voltage regulator setting.
2.
Grounded alternator field circuit (in either alternator, regulator or wiring).
PROBLEM: BATTERIES LOW IN CHARGE AND LOW OR NO ALTERNATOR CHARGING RATE
REASON OR CAUSE:
1.
Loose connections, frayed or damaged wiring.
2.
Defective batteries.
3.
Low voltage regulator setting.
4.
Oxidized regulator contact points.
5.
Defective alternator.
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