Starter Circuit; Generator Circuit - Club Car TURF 272 Maintenance Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: FE350, PEDAL-START ENGINE

STARTER CIRCUIT

The starter circuit consists of a 12-volt battery, fuse, key switch, accelerator pedal limit switch, neutral lockout
limit switch, solenoid, starter/generator, and connecting wires (Figure 11b-4, Page 11b-10). The battery is
the source of power for the system. The fuse provides protection to the solenoid activating circuit. See follow-
ing NOTE.
NOTE: The starter circuit is completely independent of the ignition circuit. The battery does not supply
power for ignition. The battery supplies power to the starter/generator which in turn starts the
engine components rotating. Once the engine is running, the ignition circuit supplies power to the
spark plug. See Engine Ignition Circuit on Page 11b-11.
The starter circuit is activated when the key switch is turned to the ON position, the accelerator pedal is
depressed, and the Forward/Reverse handle is placed in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position. These
processes actuate the neutral lockout limit switch. See Neutral Lockout Circuit on page 11b-13. Electrical
current is then supplied to the solenoid, completing the circuit between the positive post of the battery and the
F2 post of the starter/generator. The starter/generator then turns and cranks the engine through belt-driven
pulleys.
NOTE: Engine rotation (clockwise) is as viewed from the clutch side of the engine.

GENERATOR CIRCUIT

The generator circuit consists of the starter/generator, voltage regulator, solenoid, battery, and connecting
wires (Figure 11b-5, Page 11b-11).
When battery power is first supplied to the starter/generator, the starter/generator turns the engine at low
RPM (approx. 700). Once the engine starts running, it then drives the starter/generator. At any engine RPM
over 1215 (3000 starter/generator RPM), the starter/generator functions as a generator, supplying charging
current to the battery. To prevent battery overcharging, the voltage regulator senses battery voltage, and by
opening and closing an electronic switch, controls the amount of charge going to the battery.
Page 11b-10 2001/2002 Turf/Carryall 272 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
Figure 11b-4 Pedal-Start Starter Circuit
Wiring Diagram