
6
9
Fig. 20
−
Checking 12 V Battery Cells
(Lead Acid, Wet Cell,With Fill Caps)
CHECK ALL
CELLS AFTER
CHARGING
USE TEMPERATURE
COMPENSATED
HYDROMETER
REPLACE IF
READINGS ARE
BELOW 1.225
OR IF CELLS
VARY BY MORE
THAN .50
Testing Battery
Use Digital Multimeter, Tool #19464.
Set meter to read DC Volts.
Attach RED meter test clip to positive (+) battery terminal.
Attach BLACK meter test lead to negative (-) battery
terminal. With ignition switch “OFF,” press starter button. If
ignition switch and starter switch are the same switch,
disconnect wires from spark plugs and ground ignition
using two Ignition Testers, Tool #19368. Turn switch to
“START.” METER SHOULD DISPLAY 9 VOLTS OR MORE
WHILE CRANKING ENGINE. If less than 9 volts, replace
battery.
DO NOT CRANK STARTER for more than 15 SECONDS
without allowing starter to COOL at least 2 MINUTES. The
starter motor could be damaged.
Battery Recommendations
These battery size recommendations are based on
minimum temperature expected and correct weight of oil
being used. See Section 1.
30 Amp. Hr. +20
°
F (
−
6
°
C) or higher
40 Amp. Hr. -5
°
F (
−
20
°
C) or higher
50 Amp. Hr. -15
°
F (
−
26
°
C) or higher
Battery Cable Recommendations
These cable sizes are based on total length of cable from
battery positive post to starter switch or solenoid, and to
starter plus ground return to battery negative post.
#6 AWG
−
4 ft. (1.21 m) or less
#5 AWG
−
5 ft. (1.52 m) or less
#4 AWG
−
6 ft. (1.82 m) or less
TSM