Battery Cables - Simplicity Coronet Series Service & Repair Manual

HYDROMETER TEST
1. Remove the vent cap and check each cell using a
hydrometer. Replace the cap when finished.
All cells should have a specific gravity of 1.27 or higher.
If the cells vary by more than . 050 points, charge the
battery and recheck.
If one or more cells reads below 1.265 charge at 5 Amps
checking hourly. If the low cell or cells do not improve
within 3 hours of charging, replace the battery.
CLEAN BATTERY
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable, then the posi-
tive. See Figure 4.
2. Remove the battery from the battery compartment.
3. Remove dirt and corrosion with a solution of 1 part
baking soda and 7 parts water.
4. Clean the posts with a wire brush until the metal is
shiny.
5. Reinstall battery and coat the terminals with petrole-
um jelly to prevent corrosion.
C. Clean and Test Battery Cables
NOTE: Be sure to label and record where and to which
posts each cable is connected.
1. Remove the negative battery cable from the battery
and from the ground. Clean the cable terminals,
engine ground, and hardware with a wire brush until
the metal is shiny.
2. Remove the positive cable from the battery and sole-
noid. Clean the terminals and solenoid post with a
wire brush until the metal is shiny.
3. Remove the cable going from the solenoid to the
starter. Clean the cable terminals, solenoid post, and
starter post with a wire brush until the metal is shiny.
4. Clean the terminal connecting the circuit breaker to
the solenoid.
5. Set the VOM to Ohms and check the cables for conti-
nuity. Replace any cable that has more than 2 Ohms
of resistance or is damaged in any way.
6. Reconnect all cables and terminals to their original
connections.
D. Test Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid (Select
Models Only)
NOTE: The fuel shut-off solenoid is located on the bot-
tom of the carburetor float bowl.
1. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN. There
should be an audible "click" as the shut-off solenoid
engages.
5 Electrical Troubleshooting
Follow Battery charger manufacturer's
instructions.
Battery acid forms explosive gasses, keep flames
and sparks away.
Battery acid causes severe burns
Always disconnect the negative battery cable
first and reconnect it last to prevent sparks if the
positive terminal is accidentally grounded to the
frame by a tool
Positive (+)
Negative (-)
Figure 4. Battery Cable & Hardware Removal
Figure 5. Testing Cable Continuity
If there is no "click" use a VOM set to VDC. Test the
voltage between the solenoid lead and ground. With
the ignition switch in the RUN position, the lead
should have 12 volts. If not, check the ignition switch
and wiring.
If the solenoid is receiving 12 VDC and is not open-
ing, replace the solenoid.
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