1

Visually inspect the battery hydrometer.

Battery hydrometer displays a green eye.

Refer to Battery Hydrometer Displays Dark or Yellow Dot .

2

Visually inspect battery cables.

Battery cables are clean and tightly connected.

Refer to Battery Cable .

3

Inspect IGNA Fuse 6, CRANK Fuse 8, GAUGES Fuse 4 and Fusible Link.

Fuses are not open.

Repair source of overload and replace Fuse.

4

Inspect all grounds.

All grounds are clean and tightly connected.

Clean and tighten grounds.

5

Inspect starter motor and starter solenoid.

Both starter motor and starter solenoid are properly mounted and starter solenoid terminals S and B are clean and tight.

Ensure proper mounting and clean and tighten terminals.

6

Inspect the generator.

Generator drive belt is tight. The generator connector and terminal are clean and tight.

Adjust Generator Drive Belt.

Clean and tighten connectors and terminals.

7

Move the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position.

BAT indicator lamp turns on, engine does not run.

Refer to Charge Indicator Inoperative .

8

Move the ignition switch to the START position and then slowly release.

Starter motor runs, the engine starts, and the BAT indicator lamp turns off.

Refer to Starter Solenoid Clicks, Engine Does Not Crank , Starter Solenoid Does Not Click , or Cooling Fan Inoperative - Auxiliary .

9

Allow engine to run for approximately 5-7 minutes.

Measure voltage at the battery terminals.

Voltage reading of 13-16 volts.

Refer to Battery Load Test .

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.