Advertisement
Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles during set up and use of the Battery Tester.
Test in a well ventilated area. Explosive gases may be produced during testing. Do
not smoke, cause sparks, or strike matches near the battery when testing.
Testing the Battery
WARNING! To prevent serious injury, do not allow
Tester's housing to come in contact with battery
terminals or other electrical connections.
1. To help ensure a good connection, wipe the battery
terminals with a cloth to remove any dirt and grease.
2. Connect the red (positive) Cable
Clamp to the positive terminal (+) on
the 6 or 12V lead-acid battery.
3. Connect the black (negative) Cable Clamp
to the negative terminal ( –) on the battery.
Turn clamps slightly to ensure a good connection.
4. With the clamps connected, the Meter
Display will show the battery's current
charge. If it is less than 12V, disconnect
the battery and recharge before testing.
Testing the charging System
AVOID cARBON MONOXIDE pOISONING. This gas comes from the vehicle's exhaust and
is colorless and odorless. It can cause SERIOUS INJURy or DEATH if inhaled.
1. Turn vehicle engine off, and then connect the Cable
Clamps to the battery as previously described.
2. Outside, or in a well ventilated area, turn off
the vehicle's accessories, and then start the
vehicle's engine and run at fast idle speed.
Testing the Starter
NOTE: The engine should be at normal
operating temperature and the battery should
be fully charged before doing this test.
1. Connect the Cable Clamps to the
battery as previously described.
2. Disable the ignition so the engine will
not start. (Refer to your vehicle's manual.)
3. Have an assistant crank the engine.
Note the voltage reading during cranking.
Page 4
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
If the recharging will not bring the reading above
12V, the battery is defective. If it shows no reading,
verify that the tester is connected properly. If the
tester is connected properly, the battery is defective.
5. Press (and hold) the Switch for at least 5 seconds
to simulate an actual load on the battery.
6. View the Meter Display and read the
battery condition. Refer to Battery
Condition Analysis on page 5.
7. Release the Switch and remove the
Cable Clamps from the battery.
3. View the Meter Display and read the
charging system condition (far right on the
gauge). Do not connect the Battery Tester
to the battery while the engine is running.
Turn the engine off before connecting.
4. Turn vehicle's engine off, then
remove Cable Clamps.
4. View the Meter Display and read the voltage.
A reading of 9 Volts or less indicates
excessive current draw. This may be
due to a poor connection, a failing starter,
or a battery of insufficient size for the motor.
5. When finished, disconnect the Cable Clamps,
restore ignition and store tool in a clean,
dry location away from children.
Item 61945
Advertisement
