Battery Load Test - BRP Cam-am Outlander 6x6 DPS 2015 Manual

Section 05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 04 (CHARGING SYSTEM)
3. Defective magneto stator.
- Test stator, refer to MAGNETO AND STARTER
SYSTEM subsection.
4. Defective regulator/rectifier.
- Test system voltage.
5. Damaged magneto rotor or Woodruff key.
- Replace magneto rotor or Woodruff key, refer to
MAGNETO AND STARTER SYSTEM subsection.
PROCEDURES
Ensure battery is fully charged.
Refer to WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTORS
subsection for harness layout and connector loca-
tions on vehicle.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to appropriate
tional information.
The magneto is covered in
STARTER
subsection.
WARNING
Ensure vehicle is in PARK when performing
charging system tests.

BATTERY LOAD TEST

1. Remove seat.
2. Connect a battery load tester such as the
ULTRA PRO BATTERY LOAD TESTER (P/N 95260)
3. Ensure proper test conditions.
TEST CONDITIONS
Initial battery voltage‡
Engine
Load
Time
‡ Required for accurate testing
SPECIFICATION
Battery
If battery voltage drops below specification dur-
ing test, replace battery and perform a
ING SYSTEM LOAD TEST
436
for addi-
MAGNETO AND
NAPA
.
Above 12.5 Vdc
OFF
3 times the amp-hour
(AH) rating
15 seconds
Above 9.6 Vdc
CHARG-
.
CHARGING SYSTEM LOAD TEST
+
RD
RD1
-
RD2
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1. Remove seat.
2. Connect a battery load tester such as the
ULTRA PRO BATTERY LOAD TESTER (P/N 95260)
3. Start vehicle and read voltage on tester.
SPECIFICATION
Voltage
If voltage is above specification, replace regulator
CHARGING SYSTEM LOAD TEST
and continue
4. Connect an ammeter such as
TIVE AMMETER (P/N 380941)
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DC CURRENT TEST WITH INDUCTIVE AMMETER
1. Output connector of voltage regulator
2. Ammeter clamped over RED wire
5. Ensure proper test conditions.
TEST CONDITIONS
Battery voltage at idle‡
Engine
-
NAPA
.
12.5 - 15 Vdc
.
EXTECH INDUC-
around RD1-1 wire.
Above 12.6 Vdc
Increase to 4000 RPM
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