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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM

Page 2B-12 90-883728 JULY 2001

System Components

The battery charging system consists of the alternator, battery, ignition switch, starter so-

lenoid and the wiring which connects these components.

RED

PPL

BLK

YEL/RED

BLK

RED

BLK

58911

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).

Mercury 200XRI User Manual

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