Electrical System Quick Check
Battery Test (Open Circuit Test)
Use a multimeter to measure the voltage between the
battery terminals.
Voltage Measured
Battery Charge Level
Fully charged (100%)
75% charged
12.68
12.45
12.24
12.06
11.89
V (or higher)
Set multimeter to the DC volts setting. The battery
should be at a temperature of 60o to 100oF (16o to
V
V
V
V
50% charged
38
oC).Theignitionkeyshouldbeoffandallaccessories
25% charged
turned off. Connect the positive (+) meter lead to the
positive battery post and the negative (--) meter lead to
the negative battery post.
0% charged
NOTE: Thistestprovides arelative condition ofthebat-
tery. Load testing of the battery will provide additional
and more accurate information.
Charging System Test
This is a simple test used to determine if a charging sys-
tem is functioning. It will tell you if the charging system
has an output, but not its capacity.
Start the engine and run at high idle (3200 RPM). Allow
the battery to charge for at least 3 minutes. Record the
battery voltage.
Tool required: Digital multimeter set to DC volts.
After running the engine for at least 3 minutes, battery
voltageshouldbeatleast0.50volthigherthaninitialbat-
tery voltage.
Test instructions: Connect the positive (+) multimeter
lead to the positive battery post and the negative (--)
multimeter lead to the negative battery post. Keep the
test leads connected to the battery posts and record the
battery voltage.
Example of a charging system that is functioning:
At least 0.50 volt over initial battery voltage.
NOTE: Upon starting the engine, the battery voltage
will drop and then should increase once the engine is
running.
Initial Battery Voltage
Battery Voltage after 3 Minute Charge
Difference
= 12.30 v
= 12.85 v
= +0.55 v
NOTE: Depending upon the condition of the battery
charge and battery temperature, the charging system
voltage will increase at different rates as the battery
charges.
Glow Plug System Test
This is a fast, simple test that can help to determine the
integrity and operation of the Groundsmaster 3500--D
glow plug system. The test should be run anytime hard
starting (cold engine) is encountered on a diesel engine
equipped with a glow plug system.
Set the multimeter to the correct scale. With the ignition
switch in the OFF position, place the ammeter pickup
around the main glow plug power supply wire and read
themeterpriortoactivatingtheglowplugsystem.Adjust
the meter to read zero (if applicable). Activate the glow
plug system (see Traction Unit Operator’s Manual) and
record the multimeter results.
Tool(s) required: Digital multimeter and/or inductive
Ammeter (AC/DC Current Transducer).
The Groundsmaster 3500--D glow plug system should
have a reading of approximately 27 Amps.
Test instructions: Properly connect the ammeter to the
digital multimeter (refer to manufacturers’ instructions).
Groundsmaster 3500--D
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Electrical System (Rev. D)
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