Service:
To maintain battery in top condition, peform the following services at frequent intervals:
1.
Regularly check level of electrol
y
te
--
add water
as
necessary to maintain level above
plates
-
-
do not overfill as this can cause poor performance or early faiture due to loss of
electrolyte.
2.
Keep terminals and top of batter
y
clean.
Wash with baking soda and rinse with clear
water. Do not allow soda solution to enter cells.
3.
Check other electrical components if battery repeatedly becomes discharged.
VOLTAGE REGULATOR
The current
-
voltage regulator is automatic in its control of current and voltage to battery. A
grounding strap
is
used to connect case
of
voltage regulator in common ground with engine.
If
this
becomes loose and makes poor electrical connection, poor regulation can result. Make sure regulator
is properly grounded at all times. Many cases of regulator trouble can be eliminated by
a
simple
cleaning of the contact points plus possible readjustment. The flat point always develops a slight
cavity and is the point that requires most attention. It is not necessary to have a perfectly flat surface
on this point, hut cleaning the surface down to pure metal with
a
fine cut riffel file will insure long
periods of service. The file should not be allowed to become greasy and should not be used on other
metals. After filing, wipe points with
lintless cloth, saturated in carbon tetrachloride to insure clean
surfaces.
The flat point is in the armature. Clean by loosening the upper contact support and moving
it to one side. CAUTION: NEVER USE EMERY CLOTH OR SANDPAPER TO CLEAN CONTACT
POINTS.
Run engine for at least
20
minutes before making voltage adjustments as this will allow tempera
-
ture of regulator to stabilize.
Use
same battery and generator that will be used on engine for correct
settings.
COVER
7
CURRENT
-
VOLTAGE
CUT
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OUT RELAY
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SHOCK
MOUNTING
/
-GENERATOR
A
R
M
A
T
U
R
E
(A)
GENERATOR FIELD
(F)
TERMINAL TERMINAL (NOT SHOWN-
ON UNDERSIDE)
I
I
FIGURE
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1
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TYPICAL TWO UNIT TYPE VOLTAGE REGULATOR
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