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Tools Needed     Quantity    
4C-4911 Battery Load Tester     1    
6V-7070 Digital Multimeter     1    Most of the tests for the electrical system can be done on the engine. The wiring insulation must be in good condition. The wire and cable connections must be clean and tight. The battery must be fully charged. If the on-engine test shows a defect in a component, remove the component for more testing.The service manual Testing And Adjusting Electrical Components, REG00636 has complete specifications and procedures for the components of the starting circuit and the charging circuit.
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4C-4911 Battery Load Tester The 4C-4911 Battery Load Tester is a portable unit in a metal case. The 4C-4911 Battery Load Tester can be used under field conditions and under high temperatures. The tester can be used to load test all 6, 8, and 12 Volt batteries. This tester has two heavy-duty load cables that can easily be fastened to the battery terminals. A load adjustment knob is located on the top of the tester. The load adjustment knob permits the current that is being drawn from the battery to be adjusted to a maximum of 1000 amperes. The tester is cooled by an internal fan that is automatically activated when a load is applied.The tester has a built-in LCD. The LCD is a digital voltmeter. The LCD is a digital meter that will also display the amperage. The digital voltmeter accurately measures the battery voltage at the battery. The LCD uses tracer wires to measure this battery voltage. The tracer wires are buried inside the load cables. The digital meter, that displays the amperage, accurately displays the current that is being drawn from the battery which is being tested.Note: Refer to Operating Manual, SEHS9249 for more complete information for the use of the 4C-4911 Battery Load Tester .The 8T-0900 Ammeter is completely portable. This ammeter is a self-contained instrument that measures electrical currents without breaking the circuit and without disturbing the conductor's insulation.
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8T-0900 Ammeter The ammeter contains a digital display that is used to monitor current directly within a range between 1 ampere and 1200 amperes. If an optional 6V-6014 Cable is connected between this ammeter and a digital multimeter, current readings can be viewed directly from the display of the multimeter. This can be accomplished under only one condition:
The readings are less than 1 ammeter.A lever opens the ammeter's jaws over a conductor. The conductor's diameter can not be larger than 19 mm (.75 inch).The spring loaded jaws close around the conductor for measuring the current. A trigger switch controls the ammeter. The trigger switch can be locked into the ON position or into the OFF position.After the trigger has been working and the trigger is turned to the OFF position, the reading appears in the digital display for five seconds. This accurately measures currents in areas with a limited access. For example, these areas include areas that are beyond the operator's sight. For DC operation, an ammeter contains a zero control, and batteries inside the handle supply the power.Note: Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS8420 for more information about using the 8T-0900 Ammeter.
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6V-7070 Digital Multimeter The 6V-7070 Digital Multimeter is a portable, hand-held service tool with a digital display. This multimeter is built with extra protection against damage in field applications. The multimeter is equipped with seven functions and 29 ranges. The 6V-7070 Digital Multimeter has an instant ohms indicator. This indicator permits checking continuity for a fast inspection of the circuits. The multimeter can also be used for troubleshooting capacitors that have small values.Note: Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7734 for complete information for the use of the 6V-7070 Digital Multimeter .Battery
Never disconnect any charging unit circuit or battery circuit cable from the battery when the charging unit is operated. A spark can cause an explosion from the flammable vapor mixture of hydrogen and oxygen that is released from the electrolyte through the battery outlets. Injury to personnel can be the result.
The battery circuit is an electrical load on the charging unit. The load is variable because of the condition of the charge in the battery. Use the 4C-4911 Battery Load Tester to test a battery that does not maintain a charge when the battery is active. Refer to Operating Manual, SEHS9249 for detailed instruction on the use of the 4C-4911 Battery Load Tester. See Special Instruction, SEHS7633 for the correct procedure and for the specifications to use when you test the batteries.Charging System
The condition of charge in the battery at each regular inspection will show if the charging system operates correctly. An adjustment is necessary when the battery is constantly in a low condition of charge or a large amount of water is needed. A large amount of water would be more than one ounce of water per cell per week or per every 100 service hours.When you have an opportunity, test of the charging unit and voltage regulator on the engine:
Use wiring that is a permanent part of the system.
Use components that are a permanent part of the system.Off-engine testing or bench testing offers a test of both the charging unit and voltage regulator operation. This testing will provide an indication of needed repair. After repairs are made, recheck the units to prove that both units have been repaired to the original condition of operation.To check for correct output of the alternator, see the Specifications module.For complete service information, refer to Service Manual Module, SENR7503, "Delco Remy 30-SI Series Alternators". This module is part of Service Manual, REGO00636.Before the start of on-engine testing, the charging system and the battery must be checked according to the following steps.
The battery must be at least 75 percent (1.225 Sp Gr) of the full charge. The battery must be held tightly in place. The battery holder must not put too much stress on the battery.
Cables between the battery, the starter, and the engine ground must be the correct size. Wires