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CHARGING
SYSTEM
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Service
Adjustment
Procedures
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(2) Upon completion
of the test, set the engine speed at idle and
turn off the ignition
switch.
(3) Disconnect
the battery ground cable.
(4) Remove
the test voltmeter
and ammeter
and the engine ta-
chometer.
(5) Connect the alternator
output wire to the alternator
"B" ter-
minal.
(6) Connect the battery ground cable.
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2. Remove
battery from vehicle.
Caution
White
I
Blue
I
Care should
be taken
in the event
battery
case is cracked
or leaking
to protect
hands
from
the electrolyte.
A suit-
able pair of rubber
gloves
(not the household
type)
should
be worn
when
removing
battery
by hand.
3.
Inspect battery carrier for damage caused by loss of acid from
battery. If acid damage
is present,
it will be necessary to clean
area with a solution
of clean warm water and baking soda.
Scrub area with a stiff bristle brush and wipe off with a cloth
moistened
with ammonia
or baking soda in water.
4. Clean top of battery with same solutions
as described
in Step
(3).
INSPECTION
OF BATTERY
NOBEIBA
VISUAL
INSPECTION
OF BATTERY
(1)
The batten/ contains a visual test indicator which gives blue signal
when an adequate
charge level exists,
and white signal when
charging
is required.
VISUAL
INSPECTION
OF BAlTERY
(2)
Make sure ignition
switch is in Off position
and all battery feed
accessories
are Off.
1. Disconnect
ground cable from battery
before disconnecting
(+) cable.
5.
Inspect
battery
case and cover
for cracks.
If cracks
are
present,
battery must be replaced.
6. Clean the battery
post with a suitable
battery
post cleaning
tool.
7. Clean the inside surfaces of the terminal
clamps with a suit-
able battery terminal
cleaning tool. Replace damaged
or frayed
cables and broken terminals
clamps.
8.
Install the battery in vehicle.
9. Connect (+) and (-) cables to battery in the order of mention.
10. Tighten
the clamp nut securely.
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