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Battery: Description and Operation

BATTERY AND CABLES

Battery
The battery is a 12-volt direct current (DC) source connected in a negative ground system. The battery case is sealed and includes 2 vent holes to release gases. The battery has 3 major functions:
- engine cranking power source
- voltage stabilizer for the electrical system
- temporary power when electrical loads exceed the generator output current