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Starting & Charging Systems
Dig into mobile electrical circuits with this session on starting and charging systems. Learn more about the connected roles of the alternator, battery, equalizer, and the starter in getting the engine to rotate and start. Test your knowledge of battery capacity and output by playing the Advanced Battery Hookup game. Can you hook up 4 12V batteries to provide 24V to the meter?
Ready to move on?
You should be able to:
- Describe an engine starting and battery charging system
- List the functions of a battery equalizer
- Explain how an alternator works
- Explain how a starter motor works