TM 9-2320-272-24-1
1-22. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OPERATION (Contd)
d. Generating System Operation.
The generating system is identical for all vehicles covered in this manual and consists of the following
Key Item and Function
6 VOLTMETER - Indicates electrical
system voltage. It is
connected to
the electrical
system through
circuit 27.
7 ALTERNATOR -
Rated at
26-30 volts, 60
amperes, the alternator
assists and recharges batteries
during operation. A l00-ampere model is available as a kit.
8 CIRCUIT 3 - Provides a ground circuit to alternator.
9 CIRCUIT 566 - Controls a
relay in
protective control box that
prevents starter from reactivating
while engine is running.
10 CIRCUIT 568 -
Senses system voltage and excites the alternator field.
11 PROTECTIVE CONTROL BOX - Connects circuit 5 to 81 to power the electrical system and
charge the batteries.
12 CIRCUIT 5 -
Conducts alternator output to
charge batteries and maintain vehicle voltage.
13 BATTERY SWITCH -
Closes relay in
protective control box that
connects battery circuits.
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