Owner’s Guide
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Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
MAINTENANCE
AC Voltage
The battery charger output is directly related to the input voltage. If the vehicle receives an incomplete
charge in a normally adequate time period, low AC voltage can be the cause. Consult an electrician if neces-
sary.
Fault Diagnosis
Fault diagnosis is done for two reasons:
• A battery that performs poorly and is outside of the manufacturers specification must be identified to
replace it within the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty. Different manufacturers have different require-
ments. Refer the battery manufacturer or the manufacturer’s representative for specified requirements.
• Find the reason a vehicle does not perform adequately. Performance problems can cause a vehicle to
run slowly or can not operate for the time needed.
A new battery must mature before it develops its maximum capacity. Maturing can take 100 or more charge
and discharge cycles. After the maturing phase, the older a battery gets, the lower the capacity. The only
method to find the capacity of a battery is a load test with a discharge machine. Refer to the discharge
machine manufacturer instructions.
A hydrometer is used to identify a poorly performing battery in a set with a low specific gravity. When the par-
ticular cell or cells that are the problem are identified, the battery can be removed and replaced. The battery
can not be restored. The individual battery should be replaced with a good battery of the same brand, type
and approximate age.
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