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Section 12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 03
(CHARGING SYSTEM)
12-03-8
SMR2003-036_12_03A.FM
4-TEC Models
NOTE:
Hand tighten caps then tighten a additional
1/4 turn using a 20 mm (3/4 in) socket. Using other
tool could damage the plastic battery caps.
All Models
Electrolyte Level
Check electrolyte level in each cell, add distilled wa-
ter up to upper level line.
CAUTION:
Add only distilled water in an activat-
ed battery.
Battery Testing
There are 2 types of battery tests: electrolyte read-
ing and load test. An electrolyte reading is made
on a battery without discharging current. It is the
simplest and commonly used. A loaded test gives
more accuracy of the battery condition.
Electrolyte Reading
Check charge condition using either a hydrometer
or multimeter.
With a multimeter, voltage readings appear in-
stantly to show the state of charge. Always re-
spect polarity. A fully charge battery will have a
reading of 12.6 Vdc.
A hydrometer measures the charge of a battery in
terms of specific gravity of the electrolyte. A fully
charge battery will have a specific gravity between
1.265 to 1.280.
Most hydrometers give a true reading at 21
°
C (70
°
F).
1. Specific gravity 1.265
In order to obtain correct readings, adjust the initial
reading by
adding
.004 points to the hydrometer
readings for each 5.5°C (10°F)
above
21°C (70°F)
and by
subtracting
.004 point for every 5.5°C
(10°F)
below
21°C (70°F).
This chart will be useful to find the correct reading.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is caustic. To prevent spill-
age, battery cell cap should be sufficiently
tight to properly seal.
WARNING
Battery caps do not have vent holes. Make sure
that vent line is not obstructed.
ELECTROLYTE
TEMPERATURE
OPERATION TO
PERFORM
°C
°F
38
32
27
100
90
80
.012
.008
.004
Add
to the
reading
21
70
CORRECT READING
16
10
4
- 1
60
50
40
30
.004
.008
.012
.016
Subtract
from the
reading
EXAMPLE NO. 1
TEMPERATURE ABOVE 21°C (70°F):
Hydrometer reading: 1.250
Electrolyte temperature: - 1°C (30°F)
Subtract .016 Sp. Gr.
Corrected Sp. Gr. is 1.234
EXAMPLE NO. 2
TEMPERATURE ABOVE 21°C (70°F):
Hydrometer reading: 1.235
Electrolyte temperature: 38°C (100°F)
Add .012 Sp. Gr.
Corrected Sp. Gr. is 1.247
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