Battery Test

1. VISUAL INSPECTION
Check for obvious damage, such as cracked or broken case or cover, that could permit loss of electrolyte.
If obvious damage is noted, replace battery. Determine cause of damage and correct as needed.

2. INDICATOR CHECK - Check the state of indicator.
- Green Dot
Proceed to load test.
- Dark
Charge battery as outlined under "Charging Procedure " and proceed to load test.
- Clear or Light Yellow
The battery must be replaced.

3. LOAD TEST




1. Connect voltmeter and battery load tester across battery terminals.
2. Apply 270 ampere load for 15 seconds to remove surface charge.
3. Remove the load and wait 15 seconds to let battery recover.
4. Apply 270 ampere load. Read voltage after 15 seconds.
5. Remove the load.




- The voltage does not drop below the minimum as listed. - Battery is good.
- The voltage does drop below the minimum as listed - Replace the battery.

NOTE:
Temperature of battery will affect minimum voltage required to pass load test.
See figure and estimate the temperature battery has been exposed to for the last several hours.