Battery: Description and Operation
Charging SystemBattery
The battery is a 12 volt direct current source connected in a negative ground system. The battery case is sealed and includes two vent holes to release gases. The battery has three major functions:
- engine cranking power source
- voltage stabilizer for the electrical system
- temporary power when electrical loads exceed the generator output current
Battery and cables
Vehicles are equipped with a 12 volt maintenance-tree battery.
The battery and cable system consists of the following components:
- battery
- battery cable assembly
- battery tray