Electrical System 293
Charging System
An alternator with an integrated regulator is
used to supply power to the vehicle electri-
cal system. The charging system voltage
should be checked periodically to prevent
overcharging or undercharging the batteries
and to detect any voltage drop in the wiring.
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Battery Box
When inspecting or cleaning batteries,
never smoke or expose batteries (or the
areas around them) to sparks or flames.
The battery area may contain an explo-
sive gas mixture that can ignite, causing
an explosion, leading to serious personal
injury or death.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproduc-
tive harm. Wash hands after handling to
prevent personal injury.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when work-
ing around batteries to prevent the risk
of injury due to contact with sulfuric
acid or an explosion.
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