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Battery: Description and Operation

BATTERY

The battery is a 12-volt direct current source connected in a negative ground system. The battery case is sealed with two vent holes to release gases. The
battery has three major functions:

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engine cranking power source

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voltage stabilizer for the electrical system

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temporary power when electrical loads exceed the generator output current

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