Battery Condition
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- Measure battery voltage. If 12.4 volts or more exists, go to step 3. If less than 12.4 volts exist, go to next step.
- Quick charge for 30 minutes and recheck voltage. If 12.4 volts or more exists, go to next step. If less than 12.4 volts exists, replace battery.
- Apply load test to battery using a battery load tester and record battery voltage after 15 seconds. See BATTERY LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS table. See LOAD TEST MINIMUM VOLTAGE . If voltage is within specification, battery is okay at this time. If voltage is not within specification, replace battery.
BATTERY LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS
| Battery | Load - Amps |
|---|---|
| 55D23L | 180 |
| 80D26L | 195 |
LOAD TEST MINIMUM VOLTAGE
| Approximate Battery Temperature - °F (°C) | Minimum Voltage - Volts |
|---|---|
| 70 (21) | 9.6 |
| 60 (15) | 9.5 |
| 50 (10) | 9.4 |
| 40 (4) | 9.3 |
| 30 (-1) | 9.1 |
| 20 (-7) | 8.9 |
| 10 (-12) | 8.7 |
| 0 (-18) | 8.5 |