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Amperage Draw Test

NOTE: Engine should be up to operating temperature before performing this test. Heavy oil or a tight engine will increase starter draw amperage.
  1. Connect suitable battery-starter tester leads to battery. Turn variable resistor control knob to off or zero position and crank engine long enough to read cranking voltage on voltmeter.
    CAUTION: Do not crank engine excessively or starter may overheat.
  2. Without cranking engine, turn variable resistor control knob on tester until voltmeter reads cranking voltage of previous test. With same voltage reading, amperage reading will be equivalent to starter current draw (see specifications).