The alternator takes an important effect on the electrical system of your heavy-duty truck, especially for sinotruk trucks. It is the exclusive means that an all-electric current is generated to charge your batteries, activate the engine, and power all components on trucks or trailers.
The alternator is the main power source of a truck, which plays an important role in providing power to all electrical equipment so that the truck engine can run normally while the battery will be charged simultaneously. An obvious fact is that the alternator is an essential component in the charging and starting system of heavy-duty trucks, which can fulfill the electrical demand of the truck’s electric system. In this circumstance, the alternator and battery start the heavy-duty trucks while keeping the whole system charging to support the electrical operation.
Alternators are widely applied in heavy-duty trucks of any brand and some necessary rules should be paid attention to when you use them.
- Frequently clean the accumulation of dirt and dust on the exterior of the alternator so as to keep it well ventilated.
- Check the tightening status of the fasteners related to the alternator frequently and tighten the screws in time.
- The tension of the transmission belt should be neither too loose nor too tight.
- The battery should be installed properly by placing the anode line first while the bond strap can not be installed, or else the diodes might be burnout.
- When using an integrated circuit regulator, the ignition switch should be turned off once the engine does not run.
- The “scrape fire” method should not be used for testing whether the electricity can be generated or not.
- If the alternator does not generate electricity, the fault should be checked at once to avoid more serious failure.
