Step | Action | Normal Result(s) | Abnormal Result(s)* |
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1 | Visually inspect the Battery Hydrometer. | Battery Hydrometer displays a green eye. | |
2 | Visually inspect Battery cables. | Battery cables are clean and tightly connected. | Refer to Battery Cable . |
3 | Inspect IGN A Fuse 6, CRANK Fuse 8, GAUGES Fuse 4 and Fusible Link. | Fuses are not open. | Repair source of overload and Replace Fuse. |
4 | Inspect all grounds. | All grounds are clean and tightly connected. | Clean and tighten grounds. |
5 | Inspect Starter Motor and Starter Solenoid. | Both Starter Motor and Starter Solenoid are properly mounted and Starter Solenoid terminals S and B are clean and tight. | Ensure proper mounting and clean and tighten terminals. |
6 | Inspect the generator. | Generator drive belt is tight. The Generator connector and terminal are clean and tight. | Adjust Generator drive belt. Clean and tighten connectors and terminals. |
7 | Move the Ignition Switch from the OFF position to the RUN position. | BAT Indicator lamp turns on, engine does not run. | Refer to Charge Indicator Inoperative . |
8 | Move the Ignition Switch to the START position and then slowly release. | Starter motor runs, the Engine starts, and the BAT Indicator Lamp turns off. | Refer to Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank , Starter Solenoid Does Not Click , or Engine Cranks/Cranks Slowly, but Does Not Start . |
9 | Allow Engine to run for approximately 5-7 minutes. Measure voltage at the Battery terminals. | Voltage reading of 13-16 volts. | Refer to Battery Load Test . |
* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result. |