Chevrolet Light Operator's Manual page 61

and water. After cleaning, the top of the battery should be
flushed off with clear water. To reduce the tendency of the
terminals to corrode, coat them with petrolatum.
Starter
Description. The starting motor on all models except Forward
Control units is designed to incorporatE" a manual shift drive
mechanism which assures positive engagement of the starting
motor pinion with the flywheel until the engine is started. Both
the % and 1 ton Forward Control units are equipped with a
solenoid controlled starting motor operated by means of , a
starter button located on the dash.
Maintenance-
Keep the terminal nut tight on the starting switch. Check
the switch mounting screws, solenoid mounting and starting
motor bolts periodically to make sure they remain tight. Re-
move the commutator cover band every 5,000 miles and blow
out any dust. If the
commutator is dirty it may be cleaned with
a strip of No. 00 sandpaper. Do not use emery cloth.
Generating System
Description. The generating system consists of the generator,
voltage and current regulator, ammeter and necessary wiring.
The ammeter indicates whether current is being supplied to
or removed from the battery.
The generator used on all Chevrolet trucks has sufficient
capacity to supply all regularly used accessories and keep the
battery fully charged providing the system is in good con·
dition.
The generator'Output is controlled by the combined current
and voltage regulator and circuit breaker. The circuit breaker
points close wh en the generator voltage is h'igher than the
bat~
tery voltage so that current can flow to the battery, and open
when the generator voltage is lower than the battery voltage to
prevent the battery from discharging through the generator.
The current regulator protects the generator by preventing
the generator output from exceeding 32 to 40 amperes.
The voltage regulator protects the battery and
electr~cal
system by preventing the generator voltage from exceeding
7.0 to 7.7 volts.
Care. The connections in the entire generating circuit must be
kept tight and free from corrosion or anything that will cause
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