Description & Operation
Generator is a 70-amp, conventional 3-phase, self-rectifying type with an internal solid state voltage regulator. Battery, battery cables, charge indicator light, wiring and drive belt complete charging system. See Fig 1
Battery voltage is applied at all times to "B" terminal of generator. With ignition turned to ON position, battery voltage is applied to charge indicator light and to "L" terminal. See Fig 2 . With engine running, generator produces an alternating current that flows through a series of rectifying diodes, converting alternating current to direct current. Direct current is controlled by voltage regulator to keep battery charged. If voltage regulator senses generator is not producing sufficient output, it grounds "L" terminal, illuminating charge indicator light.