CONGRATULATIONS
You have purchased a quality Battery/Circuit tester. In addition to
performing accurate battery load tests, this tester provides non-inductive
starter-draw and alternator output testing capabilities.
The automotive electrical system consists of a battery, starter, solenoid
(usually mounted on the starter), ignition switch, alternator and
connecting cables and wires. All parts of the electrical system must be
operating properly for a vehicle to provide dependable transportation.
Whenever a component fails, the whole system should be checked to
insure that the failure was not caused by another part of the system.
The SB-5 model is a simplied approach to test each component of the
electrical system. This insures that you will be making only the necessary
repairs, resulting in satised customers and increased business. To gain
a complete understanding of how this tester works, and to derive the
maximum benets from this unit, we recommend reading through the
entire instruction manual before testing.
Equipment Needed
This tester is the basic tool for charging system testing. The follow test
equipment items are also recommended in order to facilitate complete
and accurate results.
• Battery Charger
• Battery Clamp Spreader
• Battery Clamp Puller
• Battery Terminal Cleaner
• Hydrometer
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