Alternator: Description and Operation

GENERATOR

Generator and Voltage Regulator
The charging system consists of the following components:
- generator
- an internal voltage regulator that is not replaced separately
- generator warning lamp
- associated wiring

The generator and voltage regulator:
- supply current to the electrical system.
- charge the battery.
- adjust the generator field current to increase or decrease the generator output.
- turn the generator warning lamp on when a problem is detected in the charging system.