Novel charging
16th June 1984, Page 18
16th June 1984
Page 18
Page 18, 16th June 1984
— Novel charging
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SHUNTMASTER manufacturer, Lyka Ltd of Preston, Lancs, has developed a novel system to ensure that the batteries of its Gardner-powered vehicles are kept in a charged state.
Each time the driver leaves the cab, a micro-switch attached to the seat senses his departure and automatically activates a solenoid fitted to the throttle linkage. Engines revs are increased from tickover speed of 500rpm to around 1,000rpm so that in winter months and at night when lights, heaters and demisters are used to the fullest extent, battery charging is maintained.