Terminal Voltage Test - TOHATSU NB-1000 Service Manual

Terminal Voltage Test

1. Check electrolyte level and specfic gravity.
2. Connect a Variable Load High Rate Discharge Tester to battery
terminals.
3. Discharge at a rate of 3 x ampere hour rating of battery for 15
seconds.
• 5 HP (30-35 Ampere Hour Rating) = Discharge Rate: 90 to
105
• 8/9.8, 9.9/15/18, 25/30 (40 Ampere Hour Rating) = Discharge
Rate: 120
• 40 (70 Ampere Hour Rating) = Discharge Rate: 210
4. Measure voltage at battery terminals. lf 9.6 volts or higher, battery
has good output capacity. lf lower than 9.6 volts, replace the
battery.
Charging
(See Charging Capacity Test - this section.)
For more detailed information, see Section 7 - Electrical System-
3/4 Cylinder Service Manual.
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