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475 A CRL
800-00167
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This machine has 12 Volt electrical system with alternator, negative ground, and 12 Volt battery.
There are two basic circuits in the electrical system:
1. Charging circuit (alternator and battery).
2. Starting circuit (switch, solenoid, battery, and starter).
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: Disconnect battery ground cable before making any repairs to electrical circuits.
In addition to the two basic circuits, there is an accessories circuit and operating light circuit(s).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSPECTION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSPECTION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSPECTION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSPECTION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSPECTION
Check for:
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Clean and tight battery cables. Be sure all cables are clean and tight. Remove any acid or corrosion from
battery cables with baking soda and water solution. Cover terminals with grease to prevent corrosion.
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Proper tension on drive belt for alternator. For drive belt adjustment, see ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT
ADJUSTMENT information.
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Loose wire connections. Be sure all wires are tightly connected.
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Broken or open wires. Replace any wires that are damaged or worn.
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Proper electrolyte level in battery. Add distilled water if necessary.
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Proper voltage of battery. Charge if necessary.
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: See Electrical Schematic in Parts Manual under ELECTRICAL section for complete electrical system.
USING AN EXTRA BATTERY TO START MACHINE
USING AN EXTRA BATTERY TO START MACHINE
USING AN EXTRA BATTERY TO START MACHINE
USING AN EXTRA BATTERY TO START MACHINE
USING AN EXTRA BATTERY TO START MACHINE
If necessary to use an extra battery and "jumper" cables to start engine, be careful. This is a two-person operation.
There must be one person in operator's seat and one person to connect and disconnect battery cables.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases. Keep arcs, sparks,
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases. Keep arcs, sparks,
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases. Keep arcs, sparks,
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases. Keep arcs, sparks,
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases. Keep arcs, sparks,
flames and lighted tobacco away from battery. An explosion may occur if these
flames and lighted tobacco away from battery. An explosion may occur if these
flames and lighted tobacco away from battery. An explosion may occur if these
flames and lighted tobacco away from battery. An explosion may occur if these
flames and lighted tobacco away from battery. An explosion may occur if these
warnings are not followed.
warnings are not followed.
warnings are not followed.
warnings are not followed.
warnings are not followed.
1. Make sure ignition is in "OFF" position.
2. Be sure battery to be used is of same voltage as battery in machine.
3. Battery terminals have identification marks. Positive terminal is marked (+) and negative terminal is marked (-).
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
When using an extra battery to "jump" start an engine, make connections in
When using an extra battery to "jump" start an engine, make connections in
When using an extra battery to "jump" start an engine, make connections in
When using an extra battery to "jump" start an engine, make connections in
When using an extra battery to "jump" start an engine, make connections in
order given in this manual.
order given in this manual.
order given in this manual.
order given in this manual.
order given in this manual.