Inspecting, Maintaining, and Testing the Battery (continued)
C. If the difference between the highest and lowest cell specific gravity is
0.050 or more or the lowest cell specific gravity is less than 1.225, charge
the battery.
D. Charge at the rate and time given in
Charging the Battery (page 6–85)
or until all cells specific gravity is 1.225 or greater with the difference in
specific gravity between the highest and lowest cell is less than 0.050. If
you can not meet these charging conditions, replace the battery.
3. Do a high-discharge test with an adjustable load tester. This is 1 of the most
reliable means of testing a battery as it simulates the cold-cranking test. A
commercial battery load tester is required to do this test.
CAUTION
Follow the manufacturer's instructions when using a battery load
tester.
A. Check the voltage across the battery terminals before testing the battery.
If the voltage is less than 12.4 VDC, charge the battery before continuing
the test; refer to
Charging the Battery (page 6–85)
.
B. Ensure that the battery terminals are free of corrosion.
C. Measure the electrolyte temperature of the center battery cell.
D. Connect a battery load tester to the battery terminals following the
manufacturer's instructions. Connect a digital multimeter to the battery
terminals.
E. If you charge the battery, apply a 150 A load for 15 seconds to remove
the surface charge. Wait for 10 minutes before proceeding with load test.
F. Apply a test load of 270 A (1/2 the cranking performance rating of the
battery) for 15 seconds.
G. After test load has been applied for 15 seconds, take a test voltage
reading and then remove the load. Record the test voltage reading.
H. Use the
Minimum Voltage Table (page 6–84)
, determine the minimum
voltage for the center cell electrolyte temperature reading.
Minimum Voltage Table
Minimum Voltage
Battery-Electrolyte Temperature
9.6
70°F (and up)
21.1°C (and up)
9.5
60°F
16°C
9.4
50°F
10°C
9.3
40°F
4°C
9.1
30°F
-1°C
8.9
20°F
-7°C
8.7
10°F
-12°C
8.5
0°F
-18°C
I.
If the test voltage is below the minimum, replace the battery. If the test
voltage is at or above the minimum, return the battery to service.
4. After you make the connections, apply terminal protector (Toro Part No.
107-0392) or a light layer of grease on all the battery posts and cable
connectors to reduce corrosion.
Electrical System: Service and Repairs
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Groundsmaster
®
3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B
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