TM 5-3805-262-20LOAD TEST( a)(b)D o n ' tConnect LOAD leads and voltmeter leadstester to one battery as shown.Fasten tester ammeter clamp aroundpositive LOAD lead with arrow onclamp pointing away from battery.l o a d b a t t e r y f o r m o r e t h a n 1 5s e c o n d s a t a t i m e . W a i t 1 m i n u t e b e f o rer e p e a t i n g t e s t t o a l l o w t e s t e r t o c o o l.( c)Adjust tester LOAD control for 500ampere indication on tester amme-ter while watching tester volt -m e t e r.Maintain 500 ampere load(d)( e)( f )(g)of starting and charging systemfor 15 seconds.Turn tester LOAD control to OFFp o s i t i o n.If voltmeter indication in step (c) dropped below 6 volts, battery isd e f e c t i v e . I n s t a l l n e w b a t t e r y ( p a g e 5 - 1 4 8 ) . I f v o l t m e t e r i n d i c a t e d 6to 9 volts, charge battery (page 5-146). If voltmeter indicated 9volts or more, battery is charged and okay.Disconnect starting and charging system tester leads .C l o s e r a d i a t o r g r i l l e .5-143
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