SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual - Manual (Page 226)

Section 10. Electrical System
10-32 Model 6036 S/N 9B0499 and Before
likewise increase.
• Charger Capacity. A charger which can
supply only 5 amperes will require a much
longer period of charging than a charger
that can supply 30 amperes or more.
f. Troubleshooting
If a battery has tested good and then has not
performed satisfactorily in service for no apparent
reason, the following are some of the more impor-
tant factors that may point to the cause of trouble:
1. Vehicle accessories inadvertently left on
overnight.
2. Defects in the charging system, such as
slipping fan belt, high wiring resistance, or
faulty alternator.
3. A vehicle electrical load exceeding the alterna-
tor capacity, with the addition of electrical
devices, such as radio equipment, air condi-
tioner, window defoggers or light systems.
4. Defects in the electrical system, such as
shorted wires.
5. Extended slow speed driving with many
accessories turned on.
6. Loose or poor battery cable-to-post connec-
tions, previous improper charging of a rundown
battery, or loose hold-downs.
7. High-resistance connections or defects in the
starting system.
8. Long periods of vehicle storage without discon-
necting the batteries. Small current drains of
vehicle accessories which are connected all
the time can discharge the batteries in a six- to
eight-week period. Batteries left in a dis-
charged condition for a prolonged period of time
are subject to freezing and can become difficult
to recharge.
g. Jump Starting
with Auxiliary (Booster) Battery
Both booster and discharged battery should be
treated carefully when using jumper cables. Follow
exactly the following procedure for this negative
ground system, being careful not to cause sparks:
1. Engage park lock and place transmission in
neutral. Turn off lights, optional heater and
other electrical loads.
2. Observe charge indicator. If indicator is light,
replace battery. If charge indicator is dark and
has a green dot in the center, failure to start is
not due to a discharged battery and the crank-
ing system should be checked. If charge
indicator is dark but the green dot does not
appear in the center, proceed as follows:
3. Attach one end of one jumper cable to the
positive terminal of the booster battery and the
other end of the same cable to positive terminal
of discharged battery. DO NOT PERMIT
vehicles to touch each other as this could
establish a ground connection and counteract
the benefits of this procedure.
4. Attach one end of the remaining negative cable
to the negative terminal of the booster battery
and the other end to a ground at least 12
inches from the battery of the vehicle being
started. (DO NOT CONNECT DIRECTLY TO
THE NEGATIVE POST OF THE DEAD
BATTERY).
Any procedure other than the above could result
in:
• Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting
out the battery vent;
• Personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
• Damage to the charging system of the booster
vehicle or of the immobilized vehicle.
1. Positive (+) cable
2. Negative (–) cable
3. Two self-locking nuts (2)
4. Spacers (2)
5. Hold Down Strap
6. Bolts (2)
7. Batteries Fig. 10.38 Battery
Removal
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