Can-Am DS 450 2008, Shop Manual

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Section 06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 02 (CHARGING SYSTEM)
CHARGING SYSTEM
SERVICE TOOLS
Description Part Number Page
digital/inductive tachometer ................................................. 529 014 500 ................................. 241–242
Fluke 111 multimeter ........................................................... 529 035 868 ......................................... 241
SERVICE TOOLS – OTHER SUPPLIER
Description Part Number Page
Extech inductive ammeter.................................................... 380941 ......................................... 242
Electro Specialties battery load tester model ....................... 710 ......................................... 243
SERVICE PRODUCTS
Description Part Number Page
dielectric grease ................................................................... 293 550 004 ................................. 245–246
GENERAL
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the charging system is to keep the
battery at a full state of charge.
NOTE: For an overview of the vehicle electrical
system, refer to ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYS-
TEM section.
Magneto
The magneto is the primary source of electrical
energy. It transforms a magnetic field into electric
current (AC).
The alternating current is regulated and trans-
formed into direct current (DC) by the voltage
regulator/rectifier, and normally powers all of the
vehicles systems and accessories.
The magneto has a 3 phase delta wound stator.
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TYPICAL
Voltage Regulator/Rectifier
The rectifier receives AC current from the magne-
to and transforms it into direct current (DC).
The voltage regulator/rectifier output passes
through the 20 A charging system fuse and is
then distributed as follows:
– 20 A main fuse
– Starter solenoid
– Battery.
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