Charging system HA773-3

Handout Activity: HA773

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Charging system

Summary
The charging system allows for a means to recharge the battery and
allow for electrical usage of components in the vehicle.

The charging system provides electrical energy for all of the

electrical components on the vehicle.
The main parts of the charging system include:
• the battery
• the alternator
• the voltage regulator, which is usually integral to the
alternator
• a charge warning, or indicator light
• and wiring that completes the circuits.
The battery stores an electrical charge and provides the elec-
trical energy for starting.
Then, once the engine is running, the alternator – which is
connected to the engine via a drive belt – converts some of the
mechanical energy of the engine into electrical energy to sup-
ply all the electrical components of the vehicle.
The alternator also charges the battery to replace the energy used to start the engine. The voltage regulator pre-
vents over-charging.

1. The voltage ………………………… prevents over-charging.

2. One of the main parts of the charging system is a charge warning, or ………………………… light.

3. Once the engine is running, the ………………………… – which is connected to the engine via a drive belt –
converts some of the mechanical energy of the engine into electrical energy to supply all the electrical
components of the vehicle.

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