Yuasa MDX-617, Instruction Manual

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Battery Test
When you first connect the tester to the battery, it functions as a voltmeter
until you press the
ENTER
button to start the test. This function can be turned
off through the Options Menu
After you press
ENTER
, scroll to each parameter using the
UP
or
DOWN
ARROW
button and press
ENTER
to select. If any messages appear during the
test, see “Test Messages”
1. TEST TYPE: choose which test needs to be performed:
- YUASA warranty test
- Battery test
- New battery test
2. YUASA WARRANTY:
The Yuasa warranty test needs to be used whenever you want to send
in a Yuasa battery for warranty purposes. When the test outcome is
“Charge & Retest” the battery needs to be charged with an approved
Yuasa charger.
BAT. LOCATION: Scroll to and select
IN VEHICLE
or OUT OF VEHI-
CLE for a battery not connected to a vehicle. Following an IN VEHICLE
test you will be prompted to test the starting and charging systems.
IMPORTANT:
The performance of the starting and charging systems depends
on the battery’s condition. It is important that the battery is good and
fully charged before any further system testing.
BAT. AGE: Select
new battery
or
in service
:
New battery: battery is fresh produced and not yet installed in a ve-
hicle. For instance: the battery is in a warehouse waiting for delivery
to a customer.
In service: the battery is already used and cycled in the vehicle
3. APPLICATION: scroll to and select AUTOMOTIVE, MOTORCYCLE, TRUCK.
4.
BATTERY TYPE:
scroll to and select
REGULAR
FLOODED,
AGM FLAT PLATE
,
AGM SPIRAL, or
GEL
where applicable.
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