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Testing and Adjusting Section
Note: Refer to Operating Manual, SEHS9249, “Use
of 4C-4911 Battery Load Tester for 6, 8, and 12
Volt Lead Acid Batteries” for detailed instruction
on the u se of the 4C-4911 Battery Load Tester.
Refer to O perating Manual, NEHS0764, “Using the
177-2330 Battery Analyzer” for detailed instruction
on the use of the 177- 233 0 Battery Analyzer.
See Special Instruction, SEHS7633, “Battery Test
Procedure” for the correct procedures to use when
you test the battery. This publication also contains
the specifications to use when you tes t the battery.
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Charging System - Test
SMCS Code: 1406-081
The condition of charge in the battery at each
regular inspectio n will show if the charging system is
operating correctly. An adjustment is necessary when
the battery is constantly in a low condition of c harge
or a large amount of water is needed. A large amount
of water would be more than one ounce of water per
a cell per a week or per every 100 service hours.
When it is possible, make a test of the charging
unit and voltage regulator on the engine, and use
wiring and components that are a permanent part of
the system. Off-engine testing or bench testing will
give a test of the charging unit and voltage regulator
operation. This testing will give an indication of
needed repair. After repairs are made, perform a test
in order to prove that the units have been repaired to
the original condition of operation.
See Special Instruction, REHS 03 5 4, “Charging
System Troubleshooting” for the correct procedures
to use to test the charging system. This publication
also contains the specifi cations to use when you test
the charging system.
Test Tools For The Charging
System
Table 22
Tools Needed
Part
Number
Part Name
Quantity
225-8266
Ammete
rToolGp 1
237-5130
or
146-4080
Digital Multimeter Gp
or
Digital Multimeter Gp
1
225-8266 Ammeter Tool Gp
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225-8266 Ammeter Tool Gp
The 22 5-8 266 Ammeter Tool Gp is complete ly
portable. This ammeter is a self-contained instrument
that measures electrical currents without breaking
the circuit and w ith o ut disturbing the conduc to r’s
insulation.
The ammeter contains a digital display that is used
to monitor current directly within a range between 1
ampere and 1200 amperes. If an optional 6V- 6014
Cable is connected between this ammeter and a
digital multimeter, current readings can be viewed
directly from the display of the multimeter. The
multimeter should be used under only one condition:
•
the readings a re less than 1 ampere.
A lever opens the ammeter’s jaws over a conductor.
The conductor’s diameter can not be larger than
19 mm (0.75 inch).
The spring loaded jaws close around the conductor
for measuring the current. A trigger switch controls
theammeter.Thetriggerswitchcanbelockedinto
the ON position or into the OF F position.
After the trigger has been working and the trigger is
turned to th e OFF position, the reading appears in
the digital display for fi ve seconds. This accurately
measures currents in areas with a limited access.
For example, these areas include areas that are
beyond the operator’s sight. For DC operation, an
ammeter contains a zero control, and batteries inside
the handle supply the power.