SECTION 7E ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GENERATOR
(PRE-1987 TYPICAL)

ISOLATOR
ACTIVATED INDICATOR (120 AMP TYPICAL)
(ON INSTRUMENT PANEL)

CIRCUIT BREAKER
(80 AMP TYPICAL RECOMMENDED)

AUXILIARY LOAD

AUXILIARY
BATTERIES

FROM
STARTER
SWITCH

AUXILIARY
BATTERIES

NOTE: IF AVAILABLE, USE DEEP

CYCLE AUXILIARY BATTERIES

Figure 7-33- Typical Multi-Battery Electronic Starting Aid Wiring Diagram

These fully automatic electronic starting aids allow a cur-
rent to flow only to the starter motor thereby eliminating
battery equalization . This helps to eliminate battery dam-
age and a shortened battery life. A wiring diagram of a
typical multi-battery electronic starting aid is shown in
Figure 7-33.
BATTERY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
When handling a battery, the following safety precautions
should be observed :
1 . Hydrogen gas is produced by the battery . A flame or
spark near the battery may cause the gas to ignite .
2. Battery fluid is highly acidic . Avoid spilling on clothing
or other fabric. Any spilled electrolyte should be flushed
with large quantities of water and cleaned immediately .
To remove or replace a battery, always disconnect the
negative cable first, then the positive cable. Torque the
battery cables at battery to 9 ft. lbs.
NOTE: See Appendix 7-10 at the back of this section of
the manual for additional information concerning
battery replacement .
STARTING (CRANKING) SYSTEM
The starter on the motor home chassis requires no main-
tenance. It will provide years of service if proper cranking
procedures are used. When starting an engine, never
crank the starter longer than 30 seconds and allow at
least 15 seconds between starting attempts . This will help
keep the starter from overheating .

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