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rated voltage: The rated voltage of an engine
generator set is the voltage at which it is designed
to operate.
rear bearing carrier: The casting which houses the
rotor bearing which supports the rotor shaft.
rectier: An electrical component that converts AC
to DC by allowing the current to ow in only one
direction.
regulator/rectier: An electrical component that
contains one or more diodes and a zener diode.
relay: An electrically operated switch usually used in
control circuits and whose contacts are considered
low amperage, compared to a contactor.
reserve capacity: The amount of time a battery can
produce 25A at 80 F (26 degrees C).
resistance (R): The opposition to the ow of
electrons.
resistive load: An applied load that reduces the
possibility of the alternator system delivering full
amperage through the circuit.
rotor: The rotating element of a generator.
secondary winding: A coil in which high voltage is
induced for use at the spark plug.
self-inductance: A magnetic eld created around
a conductor whenever current moves through the
conductor.
series circuit: A circuit having two or more
components connected so that there is only one
path for current ow.
series/parallel circuit: A circuit that contains a
combination of components connected in series and
parallel.
short circuit: An undesirable complete circuit path
that bypasses the intended path and has very little
resistance.
silicon controlled rectier (SCR): A semiconductor
that is normally an open circuit until voltage is
applied, which switches it to the conducting state in
one direction.
single phase: An AC load, or source of power
normally having only two input terminals if a load or
two output terminals if a source.
solenoid: A device that converts electrical energy
into linear motion.
spark gap: The distance from the center electrode
to the ground electrode on the spark plug.
spark plug: A component that isolates the electricity
induced in the secondary windings and directs a
high voltage charge to the spark gap at the tip of the
spark plug.
spark tester: A test tool used to test the condition of
the ignition system on a small engine.
starter motor: An electric motor that drives the
engine ywheel when starting.
starter solenoid: An electrical switch, with internal
contacts opened or closed, using a magnetic eld
produced by a coil.
stator: An electrical component that has a continuous
copper wire (stator winding) wound on separate
stubs exposing the wire to a magnetic eld.
switch: Any component that is designed to start,
stop, or redirect the ow of current in an electrical
circuit.
T – Z
temporary (soft) magnet: A magnet that can only
become magnetic in the presence of an external
magnetic eld.
trigger: A magnetic pick‑up located near the
crankshaft pulley that senses and counts crankshaft
rotation.
troubleshooting: The systematic elimination of
the various parts of a system or process to locate a
malfunctioning part.
vibration mount: A rubber device located between
the engine or generator and the cradle to minimize
vibration.
volt (V): The unit of measure for electrical pressure
difference between two points in a conductor or
device.
voltage: The amount of electrical pressure in a
circuit.
voltage regulator: A component which automatically
maintains proper generator voltage by controlling
the amount of DC exitation to the rotor.
voltage regulation system: A system that controls
the amount of voltage required to charge the battery
with a regulator/rectier.
voltage source: A battery or some other voltage
producing device.
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