Engine Electrical System

Generator Description and Operation

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Description

The AC generator has built-in diodes, each of which rectifies alternating current to direct current, to supply direct current to the generator "B" terminal. In addition, the charging voltage of this generator is regulated by the battery voltage sensing system. The generator is regulated by the battery voltage sensing system. The main components of the generator are the rotor, stator, rectifier, capacitor, brushes, bearings and the drive pulley. The brush holder contains a built-in electronic voltage regulator.

1. Brush 2. Drive belt pulley 3. Stator 4. Rotor

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