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ELECTRICAL

LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY LOAD TEST
INSTALLATION
1. Clean battery cables and terminals with a stiff wire CAUTION
brush. Corrosion can be removed using a solution of To prevent shock or component damage, remove spark
one cup water and one tablespoon baking soda. plug high tension leads and connect securely to engine
Rinse well with clean water and dry thoroughly. ground before proceeding.
2. Route the cables correctly.
3. Reinstall battery, attaching positive (+) (red) cable NOTE
first and then the negative (-) (black) cable. Coat This test can only be performed on machines with
terminals and bolt threads with Nyogel® Grease.
electric starters. This test cannot be performed with an
engine or starting system that is not working properly.
Nyogel® Grease:
PN 2871329
A battery may indicate a full charge condition in the OCV
4. Reinstall the holder strap. test and the specific gravity test, but still may not have
the storage capacity necessary to properly function in the
electrical system. For this reason, a battery capacity or
BATTERY OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE TEST load test should be conducted whenever poor battery
(OCV) performance is encountered. To perform this test:
Battery voltage should be checked with a digital 1. Hook a multitester to the battery in the same manner
multimeter. Readings of 12.8 volts or less require further as was done in the OCV test. The reading should be
battery testing and charging. See charts and Load Test.
12.8 volts or greater.
NOTE 2. Engage the starter and observe the battery voltage
while cranking the engine. Continue the test for 15
Lead-acid batteries should be kept at or near a full
charge as possible. If the battery is stored or used in a seconds.
partially charged condition, or with low electrolyte 3. During cranking the observed voltage should not
levels, hard crystal sulfation will form on the plates, drop below 9.5 volts.
reducing the efficiency and service life of the battery.
4. If the beginning voltage is 12.8 volts or higher and
Use a voltmeter or multimeter to test battery voltage.
the cranking voltage drops below 9.5 volts during the
test, replace the battery.
LOW
STATE OF CONVENTIONAL
CHARGE MAINTENANCE BATTERY
BATTERY
100 % 13.0V 12.70V
75% Charged 12.80V 12.50V
50% 12.50V 12.20V
25% 12.20V 12.0V
0% Charged less than 12.0V less than 11.9V

* Measurement at 80° F
NOTE
Subtract .01 from the specific gravity reading at 40° F.
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