Case Compact Tractor 2310

Battery terminals and cables in good condition

Describe the condition of the battery tray, holdown terminals and cable ends

Is the battery case cracked or leaking?

Is the top sealing compound leaking?

Are the vent holes in the filler caps open?

Amount of water added to the battery

Is the case leaking or regulator overcharging?

Are the breaker contact points worn out?

Describe the wear and adjustment of the breaker contact points

Are the contact points light gray?

If not, describe the color of the contact points

Check if any of the following causes are present

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Enter the specific gravity reading of the solution

Enter the temperature of the solution

Note: If the temperature is above or below 80°F, adjust the specific gravity reading by adding or subtracting .004 gravity points for every 10° difference.

Does the specific gravity reading vary by .025 between cells?

If yes, the battery should be replaced.

The battery should never be allowed to drop below 75% charge while not in use.

Enter the battery terminal voltage while charging

To perform the cranking voltage check

NOTE On Spark Ignition engines remove the center coil wire to prevent engine from starting

1. Connect a volt meter (12 volt) between the positive and negative terminals of the battery, Figure F-5, Crank the engine for 15 seconds and record voltage.

2.Connect voltmeter (12 volt) between the starter generator"A" terminal and ground on starter generator frame, Figure F-5.

Crank the engine and record voltage. If voltage is not the same or varies more than .5 volt, check the battery cables, clean and tighten connections.;

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Abrasive type cleaning machine available?

If machine is not available, report the issue to the maintenance team and stop the procedure

Electrode sparking areas filed to obtain bright flat parallel surfaces?

Plug washed in a good cleaning solvent and blown dry with air pressure?

Gap between the electrodes (in inches)

Gap set by bending the ground or outside electrode?