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7.0 GENERAL SET-UP AND MAINTENANCE
7.0 GENERAL SET-UP AND MAINTENANCE
7.6.2 NO LOAD VOLTAGE TESTING
Test to determine the state of charge of the battery. Refer to the illustration below for testing instructions.
WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
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NEVER attempt a voltage measurement with a test lead in the AMP (A) or MILLIAMP (mA) input terminal.
You may be injured or cause damage to the voltmeter.
7.6.1 BATTERY CASE DRAW TEST
1. Inspect battery for signs of corrosion, moisture and/or dirt
that could lead to unnecessary discharge of the battery.
2. Test with Voltmeter by placing one lead on the
Positive
Positive
(+) RED
(+) RED battery terminal
3. Drag the other lead across the battery case (in different
locations).
4. Voltmeter should read
0 (zero)
if there is no discharge from
the battery.
Place lead on positive terminal
Drag second lead
across battery case
7.6 BATTERY TESTING
7.6.2 NO LOAD VOLTAGE TESTING
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