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After 15 seconds, record the loaded voltage reading and return the load control to the off position. (6) Voltage drop will vary according to battery temperature at the time of the load test. Battery (7) If battery passes load test, it is in good condi- tion and further tests are not necessary. If it fails BATTERY CHARGING A battery is considered fully charged when it will meet all the following requirements: • The built in test indicator dot is GREEN (Fig. 5) • The battery cannot be refilled with water. It must WARNING: DO NOT CHARGE A BATTERY THAT EXPLOSIVE GASES FORM OVER THE BATTERY. DO NOT SMOKE, USE FLAME, OR CREATE SPARKS NEAR BATTERY. DO NOT ASSIST BOOST OR CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY. BATTERY CASING MAY FRACTURE. BATTERY ACID IS POISON, AND MAY CAUSE SE- VERE BURNS AND THE BATTERY CONTAIN SUL- CAUTION: Disconnect the battery negative cable Battery electrolyte will bubble inside the battery case while being charged properly. If the electrolyte Some battery chargers are equipped with polarity sensing devices to protect the charger or battery from CAUTION: Charge battery until test indicator ap- It may be necessary to jiggle the battery or vehicle to bring the green dot (in the test indicator) into After the battery has been charged to 12.4 volts or greater, perform a load test to decide cranking capac- Fig. 13 Load 50 Percent Cold Crank Rating Fig. 14 Load Test Temperature Fig. 15 Disconnect Negative Battery Cable Ä BATTERY/STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTICS 8A - 7 |