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TESTING BATTERIES

Start engine (WP 0016 00).

Shut down engine after idling for approximately 4 minutes (WP 0016 00).

WARNING

Lead-acid battery gases can explode. Do not smoke, have open

flames, or make sparks around a battery, especially if caps are off.

Battery may give off gas which can explode. Failure to comply may

result in serious injury or death to personnel.

Remove rings, bracelets, neck chains, and any other jewelry before

working around vehicle. Jewelry may catch on equipment or may

short across an electrical circuit or battery terminal. Failure to

comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.

Remove battery tester (8) from clamp (9) on battery tray (10).

NOTE

If battery tester red light illuminates then battery tester is operational. If red

light does not illuminate notify Field Maintenance.

Check operation of battery tester (8) by touching tip of battery tester to positive

battery post (11).

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