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Alternator: Description and Operation

GENERATOR

Generator and Voltage Regulator

The charging system consists of the following components:
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generator

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integral rear-mounted voltage regulator

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generator warning lamp

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associated wiring

The generator and voltage regulator:
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supply current to the electrical system.

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charge the battery.

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adjust the generator field current to increase or decrease the generator output.

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turn the generator warning lamp on when a problem is detected in the charging system.

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