Engine starting circuit
Traction alternator armature shaft is connected to main crank shaft with the help of flange joint. On the other end of Traction alternator armature shaft bull gear is fitted. This bull gear is massed with auxiliary generator and exciter generator gear. Rotation of main crank shaft by auxiliary generator and exciter generator is called engine cranking. Auxiliary generator and exciter generator works as motor at the time of engine cranking and when fuel combustion starts in the cylinder then engine will start for this purpose the engine starting circuit provided.
