Terex RT700 - Electrolyte Levels & State of Charge Testing; Battery Load Test Procedure

TROUBLESHOOTING
* IF WATER CAN BE ADDED TO A BATTERY, A HYDROMETER READING OF 1.225 @ 80° F (27° C)
CAN BE USED INSTEAD OF THE 12.4 VOLTAGE READING.
ELECTROLYTE LEVELS & STATE OF CHARGE (CONTINUED)
NOTE: PROCEED DIRECTLY TO CAUSE THAT APPLIES
CAUSE REMEDY
Level OK, unknown, or water can be added.
Stabilized voltage below 12.4 volts*.....................................................Add water if needed (if possible). Charge, then turn
on high-beam head lamps (or 15 amp load for 15 sec-
onds). Proceed to load test.
If there is an indicator and it shows low charge....................................Charge, then turn on high-beam head lamps (or 15
amp load for 15 seconds). Proceed to load test.
Stabilized voltage above 12.4 volts* or indicator
indicates charged ...................................................................................Perform load test.
LOAD TEST
CAUSE REMEDY
Perform load test using the following procedure:
1. Connect voltmeter and ampere load equal to 1/2
cold cranking amperes @ 0°F (-18°C) rating of battery
for 15 seconds.
2. Observe voltage at 15 seconds with load on.
3. Refer to voltage chart........................................................................If the voltage remains below the voltage chart levels,
replace battery. If the voltage is equal to or above
chart values, return to service.
RT700 Series Page 5 - 36 Issued: August 2003