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In order to assure safe and accurate battery testing all steps
must be followed in their entirety and in their specified order!
S T E P 1
VISUAL CHECK:
A. Visual inspection.
An external inspection of the battery may reveal signs of the cause of failure.
1. Do the terminals show signs of having been hammered, twisted, or driven down into the cover?
Do side terminals show signs of over-torquing? Over-torquing can cause internal damage that
can't be seen.
2. Does the container or cover show signs of stress, damage, or high temperature?
Does the container or cover have worn areas indicating vibration damage?
3. Are the ends of the battery pushed out? This can indicate plate growth.
B.
Inspect
terminals.
(Look for: corrosion, loose or broken posts
or moisture and dirt around terminals.)
C.
Inspect for
cracks in the case.
D.
If the battery has a hole in the case or a
post is broken, it is not a warranty battery.
E.
Inspect for
loose hold-downs
(If battery is in vehicle only)
IF ANY OF THESE ITEMS APPEAR,
IT IS NOT A WARRANTY BATTERY
AND CREDIT WILL NOT BE ISSUED.
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