CATERPILLAR STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEM

 CATERPILLAR STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEM

Table of Contents

Systems Operation Section

General Information ................................................ 4

Speci

fications ......................................................... 5

Basic Operation ...................................................... 5

Test Setup A, Hookup ............................................. 5

Test Step B, Crank .................................................. 6

Test Step C, Start Aid ............................................. 6

Test Step D, High Idle ............................................. 7

Test Considerations ................................................ 7

Analyzer Test Description ....................................... 8

Starter Ground Circuit Test Description ................ 10

Batteries Test Description ..................................... 10

Alternator Breaker Test Description ....................... 11

Key Breaker Test Description ............................... 12

Key Start Switch Test Description ......................... 12

Main Relay and/or Breaker Test Description ........ 13

Coolant Switch Test Description ........................... 13

Start Aid Switch/Solenoid Test Description ........... 14

Start Relay (Starter One) Test Description ........... 15

Starter Solenoid Power Circuit (Starter One) Test

Description .......................................................... 15

Starter Solenoid (Starter One) Test Description ... 16

Start Relay (Starter Two) Test Description ............ 17

Starter Solenoid Power Circuit (Starter Two) Test

Description .......................................................... 17

Starter Solenoid (Starter Two) Test Description .... 18

Alternator Test Description .................................... 19

Troubleshooting ................................................... 20

Reference Information .......................................... 21

Index Section

Index ..................................................................... 22