Checking regulator and alternator - AR15.40-P-5000GZ
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ENGINE 272, 273, 642 in MODEL 164
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| Risk of explosion caused by oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of poisoning and caustic burns caused by swallowing battery acid. Risk of injury caused by burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries | No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and glasses. Only pour battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. | AS54.10-Z-0001-01A | |
| Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge | AH54.00-P-0001-01A | ||
| Notes on battery | AH54.10-P-0001-01A | ||
| 1 | Check status of batteries | ||
| Model 164 | AR54.10-P-1129GZ | ||
| Model 251 | AR54.10-P-1129RT | ||
| 2 | Connect up STAR DIAGNOSIS (0100) to data link connector (X11/4) | AD00.00-P-2000-04A | |
| Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running | Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. |
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A | |
| 3 | Test alternator using STAR DIAGNOSIS (0100) | Checking is menu-assisted:
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| 4 | Disconnect STAR DIAGNOSIS (0100). | AD00.00-P-2000-04A |