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No-Load Test

  1. Connect tachometer to engine. Start engine and operate at 1500 RPM with no electrical load (foot off brake and doors closed).
  2. Read voltmeter when voltage stabilizes. This may require waiting a few minutes. Voltage should increase, but not more than 2.5 volts above base voltage. See BASE VOLTAGE TEST .
  3. If voltage increases to at least 0.5 volt over base voltage, proceed to LOAD TEST. If voltage increase is more than 2.5 volts, proceed to HIGH VOLTAGE TEST. If there is no voltage increase, or voltage increase is less than 0.5 volt, proceed to LOW VOLTAGE TEST.
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