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5.
BATTERY RATING: Scroll to and select the rating units. Hold down the
UP
or
DOWN ARROW
button to increase the scrolling speed.
6. Press
ENTER
to start test. After several seconds the tester displays the
deci-
sion on the ba
ttery’s condition and the measured voltage. The tester also
displays your selected battery rating and the rating units.
Battery Test Results
Decision
Interpretation
GOOD BATTERY
Return the battery to service.
GOOD-RECHARGE
Fully charge the battery and return it to service.
CHARGE & RETEST
Fully charge the battery and retest.
Failure
to fully charge the battery before retesting
may cause inaccurate results.
If CHARGE &
RETEST appears again after you fully charge the
battery, replace the battery.
REPLACE BATTERY
Replace the battery and retest. A REPLACE
BATTERY result may also mean a poor
connection between the battery cables and the
battery. After disconnecting the battery cables,
retest the battery using the out-of-vehicle test
before replacing it.
BAD CELL-REPLACE Replace the battery and retest.
24 VOLT SYSTEM
24-volt system detected. Disconnect batteries
and test individually.
READY TO INSTALL
Battery has just been activated and is ready to
install in vehicle (Motorcycle only)
NEEDS CHARGE
Fully charge battery and retest using BEFORE
DELIVERY. (Motorcycle only)
Failure to fully charge the battery before
retesting may cause false readings.
New Battery Test Results
Besides the standard battery test results
new battery has two more:
CYCLING REQUIRED Battery needs to be cycled for optimal
performance.
REST & RETEST
Battery could have a surface charge, because it
has recently been charged.
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