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Section III. TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
Figure 1-4. Starting/Charging System
STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM
STARTER MOTOR - is a 12-volt motor with a Bendix type drive. It is electrically controlled by the START switch.
MAGNETO - is a rotating core type. It is mechanically driven by the engine camshaft and electrically controlled by
its own grounding switch and several safety cutout switches. If any of these switches is closed, the magneto is
grounded and will not generate power for the spark plugs.
ALTERNATOR - is a 12-volt 35-amp type with internal voltage regulator and rectifier diode bank. It is mechanically
driven by a belt drive from the engine crankshaft.
BATTERY - is a 12-volt low-maintenance wet cell. It is charged by the alternator.
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