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Circuit/System Testing

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  1. Verify the battery cable connections are clean and tight.
  2. Verify Voltage is between 12.0 - 15.0 V
    • Go to next step: If within the specified range 
  3. Test for less than the 0.5 V drop between the positive battery cable at the battery and the positive battery cable at the M64 Starter Motor with the ignition in the CRANK/START position.
    • If greater than 0.5 V 

      Replace the positive battery cable.

    • Go to next step: If less than 0.5 V 
  4. Test for less than 0.5 V drop between the negative battery cable and the M64 Starter Motor case with the ignition switch in the CRANK/START position.
    • If greater than 0.5 V 

      Replace the negative battery cable.

    • Go to next step: If less than 0.5 V 
  5. Perform Battery Inspection/Test Using the EL-50313 Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger.
    • If Battery Fails the Test 

      Replace the C1 battery.

    • Go to next step: If the Battery Passes the Test 

      Go to next step: Replace the M64 Starter Motor.