Step | Action | Normal Result(s) | Abnormal Result(s)* | ||||||||
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1 | Check the generator pulley drive belt tension. | The drive belt is correctly tensioned. |
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2 | Visually inspect the battery for physical damage. | The battery case is not cracked or broken. | |||||||||
3 | Inspect the battery terminal connections. | The battery terminals are clean and tight. | Fastener Tightening Specifications or Battery Cable Replacement | ||||||||
4 | Visually inspect the built-in battery hydrometer. | The battery hydrometer displays a green dot. | |||||||||
5 | Inspect the generator output terminal for a loose connection. | The generator output terminal is clean and tight. | |||||||||
6 | Inspect the generator 4-way connector for looseness or damaged terminals. | Each terminal in the generator 4-way connector will firmly hold a Metri-Pack 150 terminal adapter from J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit. | |||||||||
7 | The battery passes the load test. | ||||||||||
8 | The generator passes the electrical test. | ||||||||||
9 | Start the engine and allow it to idle. | The volts gauge in the instrument cluster is in the normal range. | |||||||||
10 | Increase the engine speed to 2500 RPM. | The volts gauge in the instrument cluster is in the normal range. | |||||||||
* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result. |