Section XI. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TM-5-4320-243-150055

TM 5-4320-243-15

Figure 3-18. Fuel tank shield and fuel tank, removal and installation.

Section XI. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3-45. General

The 24-volt electrical system consists of two 12-volt

3-46. Generator

batteries in series, the battery box, generator, magneto,

Remove and install the generator, following the

starting motor, generator regulator, spark plugs, and the

sequence shown by figure 3-19.

wiring and switches required to connect and operate

these components. The starter motor is a 24-volt,

3-47. Generator Regulator

series-wound dc motor powered by the 24-volt generator

Remove and install the generator-regulator as shown by

driven by two V-belts. The generator charging rate is

controlled by the generator regulator which is mounted

on the front engine support. The magneto furnishes the

3-48. Starting Motor and Solenoid

high-voltage ignition current via the ignition wires to the

a. Remove and install the starting motor, solenoid

spark plugs.

and lead assembly in sequence shown by key numbers

Caution: Always remove the battery ground

cable before working on the engine electrical system.

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