2003 Bombardier Outlander 400 Factory Service Manual, Page 214Get this manual
Section 05 ELECTRICAL Subsection 02 (O VERVIE W)
OVERVIEW
GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION
The electrical syste consists of diff ere nt subsyste ms in hich som are inter-related: charging syste starting syste ignition syste accessoriesThe follo wing gives an outline of each componentsBattery
The battery supplies the entire vehicleTherefore, DC current only is used in the entire electrical syste m
STARTIN SYSTE M
W hen the ignition itch is turned on and start button depressed, signal is sent to the starting solenoidThe battery then supplies current to the starter through the starting solenoid to turn the engine6 4
CH ARGIN SYSTE M
It is the source of electrical energy to charge the battery and keep it at full state of chargeThe magneto is coupled to the engine and it transforms magnetic field into electric current through phase, delta wound stator on 18 polesThe magneto supplies unregulated current (alternative current) to the voltage regulatorrectifier3 4