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STATE OF CHARGE A completely discharged battery requires more charging time than a partially charged battery. Elec- battery. At first, the charging current amperage will be low. As water is converted back to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING BATTERY BUILT-IN TEST INDICATOR TEST INDICATOR The Test Indicator (Fig. 5), (Fig. 4), and (Fig. 3) measures the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Spe- NOTE: GREEN = 75 to 100% state-of-charge The battery is adequately charged for further test- ing and may be returned to use. If the vehicle will not crank for a maximum 15 seconds, refer to BAT- NOTE: BLACK OR DARK = 0 to 75% state-of-charge The battery is INADEQUATELY charged and must be charged until green dot is visible, (12.4 volts or NOTE: CLEAR COLOR = Replace Battery WARNING: DO NOT CHARGE, ASSIST BOOST, LOAD TEST, OR ADD WATER TO THE BATTERY A clear color dot shows electrolyte level in battery is below the test indicator (Fig. 4). Water cannot be BATTERY TEST To test battery, refer to the Battery Diagnosis and Testing table and to the proper procedures. Fig. 4 Reading Test Indicator Fig. 5 Battery Construction and Test Indicator 8A - 4 BATTERY 300M DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) |