SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
STARTING SYSTEM
Testing
A strong battery must be maintained. If battery shows less than 9-1/2 volts when under start-
ing load, (at 80° F or 27° C) it should be recharged. Check with DC voltmeter.
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Place battery under heavy load (as during engine cranking or with a variable resistor tester)
and test cell voltage while under load.
Certain conditions must be met before testing.
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Battery must be 60 to 100°F (16 to 38°C).
Electrolyte level must be correct in all cells.
Battery must be at least half charged.
No obvious defects.
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Check voltage per manufacturer’s specifications.
If readings are low, recharge and retest.
If readings remain low, battery should be replaced.
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