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OPENING BATTERY BOX/TESTING BATTERIES -
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TESTING BATTERIES
1.
Start engine (WP 0018 00).
2.
Shut down engine after idling for approximately four minutes (WP 0018 00).
WARNING
Lead-acid battery gases can explode. Do not smoke, have open
flames, or make sparks around a battery, especially if caps are off.
Battery may give off gas which can explode. Failure to comply may
result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Remove rings, bracelets, wristwatches, neck chains, and other
jewelry before working around vehicle. Jewelry may catch on
equipment or may short across an electrical circuit or battery
terminal. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to
personnel.
3.
Remove battery tester (8) from clamp (9) on battery tray (10).
NOTE
If battery tester red light illuminates then battery tester is operational. If red
light does not illuminate notify Field Maintenance.
4.
Check operation of battery tester (8) by touching tip of battery tester to positive
battery post (11).
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