
ELECTRICAL
9-24
CONVENTIONAL BATTERY OCV - OPEN
CIRCUIT VOLTAGE TEST
Battery voltage should be checked with a digital Multi-tester.
Readings of 12.6 volts or less require further battery testing and
charging. See charts and
Load Test on below.
NOTE: Lead-acid batteries should be kept at or near a
full charge as possible. Electrolyte level should be kept
between the low and full marks. If the battery is stored
or used in a partially charged condition, or with low
electrolyte levels, hard crystal sulfating will form on the
plates, reducing the efficiency and service life of the
battery.
CONVENTIONAL BATTERY SPECIFIC
GRAVITY TEST
A tool such as a Battery Hydrometer can be used to measure
electrolyte strength or specific gravity. As the battery goes
through the charge/discharge cycle, the electrolyte goes from a
heavy (more acidic) state at full charge to a light (more water)
state when discharged. The hydrometer can measure state of
charge and differences between cells in a multi-cell battery.
Readings of 1.270 or greater should be observed in a fully
charged battery.
Differences of more than .025 between the lowest and highest cell
readings indicate a need to replace the battery.
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
State of charge
Conventional
Lead-acid
Low Maintenance
Type
100%
75% Charged
50% Charged
25% Charged
0% Charged
12.60V
12.40V
12.10V
11.8V
Less than
12.70V
12.50V
12.20V
12.0V
Less than 11.9V
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
State of charge*
Conventional
lead-acid
Low Maintenance
Type
100%
75% Charged
50% Charged
25% Charged
0% Charged
1.265
1.210
1.160
1.120
Less than 1.100
1.275
1.225
1.175
1.135
Less than 1.115
* At 28
℃
NOTE: Subtract .01 from the specific gravity reading at 0
℃
.
CONVENTIONAL BATTERY LOAD TEST
To prevent shock or component damage, remove
spark plug high-tension leads and connect
securely to engine ground before proceeding.
NOTE: This test can only be performed on
machines with electric starters. This test cannot be
performed with an engine or starting system that is
not working properly. A battery may indicate a full
charge condition in the OCV test and the specific
gravity test, but still may not have the storage
capacity necessary to properly function in the
electrical system. For this reason, a battery
capacity or load test should be conducted
whenever poor battery performance is
encountered. To perform this test, hook a
multi-tester to the battery in the same manner as
was done in the OCV test. The reading should be
12.6 volts or greater. Engage the starter and
observe the battery voltage while cranking the
engine. Continue the test for
15 seconds. During cranking the observed voltage
should not drop below 9.5 volts. If the beginning
voltage is 12.6 volts or higher and the cranking
voltage drops below 9.5 volts during the test,
replace the battery.
Summary of Contents for AT56-69E
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Page 45: ...CVT SYSTEM 3 4 CVT EXPLODED VIEW ...
Page 56: ...ENGINE 4 3 ENGINE ILLUSTRATION ENGINE EXPLODED VIEW ...
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Page 58: ...ENGINE 4 5 COOLING SYSTEM EXPLODED VIEW ...
Page 59: ...ENGINE 4 6 OIL FLOW DIAGRAM ...
Page 125: ...FUEL AND CARBURETOR 6 15 FUEL TANK SYSTEM ...
Page 135: ...BODY SUSPENSION STEERING 7 6 SUSPENSION ...
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Page 151: ...BRAKES 8 6 FRONT BRAKE EXPLODED VIEW MASTER CYLINDER ...
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