Battery Testing - Honda GL1800 Service Manual

BATTERY TESTING

Remove the battery (page 17-6).
Securely connect the tester's positive (+) cable first,
For accurate test
then connect the negative (–) cable.
results, be sure the
tester's cables and
TOOL:
clamps are in good
Battery tester
working condition
and that a secure
connection can be
made at the
battery.
Set the temperature switch to "HIGH" or "LOW"
depending on the ambient temperature.
Push in the appropriate test button for 3 seconds
For the first check,
and read the condition of the battery on the meter.
DO NOT charge the
battery before test-
ing; test it in an "as
is" condition.
• To avoid damaging the tester, only test batteries
with an amperage rating of less than 30 Ah.
• Tester damage can result from overheating
when:
– The test button is pushed in for more than
3 seconds.
– The tester is used without being allowed to
cool for at least 1 minute when testing more
than one battery.
– More than ten consecutive tests are performed
without allowing at least a 30-minute cool-
down period.
The result of a test on the meter scale is relative to
the amp. hour rating of the battery. Any battery
reading in the green zone is OK. Batteries should
only be charged if they register in the YELLOW or
RED zone.
BM-210-AH or BM-210
(U.S.A. only)
BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
TESTER RED
LACK
ES BU
ATTERY
ONS
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