4.
NEVERdisconnect regulator lead from alternator
regulator terminal when the alternator is being
driven by the engine.
Periodic Maintenance
The following maintenance check should be per-
formed every 50 hours or 60 days (whichever comes
first)infreshwaterareasorevery25hoursor30days
in salt water areas.
5.
6.
ALWAYS remove negative (–) battery cable from
battery before working on alternator system.
When installing battery, BE SURE to connect the
positive (+) battery cable to the positive (+) bat-
tery terminal and the negative (–) (grounded) bat-
tery cable to negative (–) battery terminal.
!
CAUTION
Remove all battery cables from battery (before
conducting the following check) to prevent acci-
dentally shorting out electrical system.
7.
If a charger or booster battery is to be used, BE
SUREtoconnectitinparallelwithexistingbattery
(positive to positive; negative to negative).
1.
Inspect entire alternator system for corroded or
loose connectors.
System Components
2.
3.
Check wiring for frayed or worn insulation.
Check alternator drive belt for excessive wear,
cracks, fraying and glazed surfaces. Also, check
drive belt tension and adjust, if necessary, as ex-
plained under “Drive Belt Tension Adjustment.”
The alternator system consists of the alternator, bat-
tery,theignitionswitchandthewiringwhichconnects
these components.
h
4.
5.
Check alternator mounting bolts for adequate
tightness.
Inspect slip ring end frame flame arrestor screen
for debris and clean, if necessary, using com-
pressed air or a cloth. Screen MUST BE clean, or
alternator may overheat.
g
a
b
f
c
d
e
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a - Ignition Switch
b - Alternator
c - Starter Motor
d - Ground Stud
e - Battery
f - Circuit Breaker
g - Harness Plug
h - Battery Meter
Index
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CHARGING SYSTEM - 4C-3
Product Specification
Categories | Mercury MerCruiser Manuals |
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Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 454 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 502 CID |
Model Year | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
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