Case Compact Tractor 2510

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

Connect a volt meter (12 volt) between the positive and negative terminals of the battery

Crank the engine for 15 seconds and record voltage

Connect voltmeter (12 volt) between the starter generator 'A' terminal and ground on starter generator frame

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

Sign off on the battery cranking voltage test

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Abrasive type cleaning machine available?

If cleaning 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)

Set the gap by bending the ground or outside electrode, never try to bend the center electrode as the insulator will crack.

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?

Vent holes in the filler caps are open

Amount of water added to the battery

Is the case leaking or regulator overcharging?

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Enter the specific gravity reading from the hydrometer

Enter the temperature of the solution

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 adjusted specific gravity reading fall within the acceptable range?

If the specific gravity readings between the cells show a variation of .025, the battery should be replaced.

Enter the battery terminal voltage while charging

If the battery terminal voltage exceeds 15.5 volts while charging, reduce the charging rate.

Enter the battery temperature while charging

Warning: This procedure should be performed by trained personnel only

Volt meter reading after 15 seconds

Is the volt meter reading less than 9.5 volts?

Sign off on the battery bench load test