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System Tests: Notes

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Identify symptom and perform appropriate system test. See SYMPTOM INDEX  table.

SYMPTOM INDEX

Symptom Perform Test
Battery Is Discharged Or Voltage Is Low A 
Warning Indicator On With Engine Running, System Is Not Charging B 
System Overcharges (More Than 15 Volts) C 
Charge Warning Indicator On With Engine Running, System Increases Voltage D 
Charge Warning Indicator Inoperative E 
Charge Warning Indicator Flickers Or Is Intermittent F 
Generator Is Noisy G 
Radio Interference H