
18 RENR7967
Systems Operation Section
The starting motor has a solenoid. When the ignition
switch is activated, voltage from the electrical system
will cause the solenoid to move the pinion toward
the flywheel ring gear of the engine. The electrical
contacts in the solenoid close the circuit between the
battery and the starting motor just before the pinion
engages the ring gear. This causes the starting motor
to rotate. This type of activation is called a positive
shift.
When the engine begins to run, the overrunning
clutch of the pinion drive prevents damage to the
armature. Damage to the armature is caused by
excessive speeds. The clutch prevents damage by
stopping the mechanical connection. However, the
pinion will stay meshed with the ring gear until the
ignition switch is released. A spring in the overrunning
clutch returns the clutch to the rest position.
Alternator
The electrical outputs of the alternator have the
following characteristics:
•Three-phase
•Full-wave
•Rectified
The alternator is an electro-mechanical component.
The alternator is driven by a belt from the crankshaft
pulley. The alternator charges the storage battery
during the engine operation.
The alternator is cooled by an external fan which is
mounted behind the pulley. The fan may be mounted
internally. The fan forces air through the holes in the
front of the alternator. The air exits through the holes
in the back of the alternator.
The alternator converts the mechanical energy and
the magnetic field into alternating current and voltage.
This conversion is done by rotating a direct current
electromagnetic field on the inside of a three-phase
stator. The electromagnetic field is generated by
electrical current flowing through a rotor. The stator
generates alternating current and voltage.
The alternating current is changed to direct current
by a three-phase, full-wave rectifier. Direct current
flows to the output terminal of the alternator. The
direct current is used for the charging process.
A regulator is installed on the rear end of the
alternator. Two brushes conduct current through two
slip rings. The current then flows to the rotor field. A
capacitor protects the rectifier from high voltages.
The alternator is connected to the battery through
theignitionsw
itch. Therefore, alternator excitation
occurs when the switch is in the ON position.
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Cleanliness of Fuel System
Components
Cleanliness of the Engine
NOTICE
It is important to maintain extreme cleanliness when
working on the fuel system, since even tiny particles
can cause engine or fuel system problems.
The entire engine should be washed with a high
pressure water system in order to remove dirt and
loose debris before starting a repair on the fuel
system.
Environment
When possible, the service area should be positively
pressurized in order to ensure that the components
are not exposed to contamination from airborne dirt
and debris. When a component is removed from
the system, the exposed fuel connections must be
closed off immediately with suitable sealing plugs.
The sealing plugs should only be removed when
the component is reconnected. The sealing plugs
must not be reused. Dispose of the sealing plugs
immediately after use. Contact your nearest Perkins
dealer or your nearest approved Perkins distributor in
order to obtain the correct sealing plugs.
New Components
High pressure lines are not reusable. New high
pressure lines are manufactured for installation in
one position only. When a high pressure line is
replaced, do not bend or distort the new line. Internal
damage to the pipe may cause metallic particles to
be introduced to the fuel.
All new fuel filters, high pressure lines, tube
assemblies and components are supplied with
sealing plugs. These sealing plugs should only
be removed in order to install the new part. If
the new component is not supplied with sealing
plugs then the component should not be used.
The technician must wear suitable rubber gloves.
The rubber gloves should be disposed of immediately
after completion of the repair in order to prevent
contamination of the system.