Test Step 2 - After Charging The Battery

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TEST RESULT REFERENCE TABLE

Charge condition ⁽¹⁾

Starting capability ⁽²⁾

Test result

Not testable

Defective

less than 50%

less than 75%

Charge

more than 50%

more than 75%

Charge

3) Fully charge until charge state is more than 80%.

⁽¹⁾	Charge condition and starting power must always be evaluated together

⁽²⁾	When test charging for more than 5 hours, use charger Gossen CG 32 or Siemens/Gossen VB 801

NOTE: If battery was checked on the positive terminal in the engine compartment, repeat check directly on battery for sake of safety.