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BATTERY CHASSIS ELECTRICAL 54A-5 BATTERY TEST M1541001200614 BATTERY TESTING PROCEDURE STEP 1. Check the battery cables. Q: Are the battery cables dirty or have corroded connections? Clean the battery cables. Then go to Step 2. NO : Go to Step 2. STEP 2. Check the battery post. Q: Are the battery post faulty? YES : Replace the battery. Then go to Step 4. NO : Go to Step 3. STEP 3. Check the battery case and cover. Q: Is the battery case or cover faulty? YES : Replace the battery. Then go to Step 4. NO : Go to Step 4. STEP 4. Check the open circuit voltage. (2) Turn headlamps off for two minutes to allow battery positive voltage to stabilize. (3) Disconnect the battery cables. Q: Is open circuit voltage 12.4 volts or more? YES : Go to Step 6. NO : Go to Step 5. STEP 5. Charge battery. Q: Charging the battery? YES : Go to Step 6. NO : Charge the battery at 5 amps for 15 hours. STEP 6. Check the load test. rate (See LOAD TEST RATE CHART) for 15 (3) Read voltage after 15 seconds, then remove load. (4) Compare the measured value with the minimum voltage (See LOAD TEST CHART). Q: Is the voltage higher than minimum voltage? NO : Replace the battery. Then go to Step 4. YES : The battery is normal. LOAD TEST RATE CHART Battery type 75D23L Charging time when fully discharged h (5-amp. rated 11 Load test (Amps) 260 LOAD TEST CHART Temperature °C 21 and 16 10 4 − 1 − 7 − 12 − 18 Minimum voltage 9.6 9.5 9.4 9.3 9.1 8.9 8.7 8.5 |