CHECKS AND SERVICE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator
The engine is equipped with an alternator.
To ensure that the alternator, with the built-
on regulator, functions without interruptions
the
following
important
points
must
be
observed:
1.
The main switch must never be
switched off until the engine has
stopped.
Otherwise the charging regulator will be
ruined.
2.
The battery connection poles must
never be mixed up. A plus sign and a
minus sign are marked on the respective
poles. The minus pole is connected to
the cylinder block. The cable terminals
should be greased and well tightened.
3.
4.
Switching
between
the
charging
circuits may not be carried out while
the engine is running. Fit a Volvo
Penta charging distributor (accessory)
on the alternator when more than one
battery is connected up.
Observe the following whenever the
engine is started with an auxiliary
battery:
Let
connected.
the
ordinary
Connect
battery
the
remain
auxiliary
battery to the ordinary battery, plus to
plus and minus to minus. When the
the
engine
has
started,
remove
auxiliary battery but do not break the
ordinary battery’s wiring circuit.
5.
6.
Do not use a rapid charging unit when the alternator is connected to the battery.
Before doing any work on the alternator equipment first disconnect both the
battery cables.
7.
8.
In the event any electrical welding work is done on the engine or the installation
components, disconnect the charging regulator cables at the alternator and
insulate the cable ends.
Check regularly the belt tension and the cable connections.
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