Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

1. Check the hydrometer eye that is built into the BATTERY before troubleshooting the Starter or Charging System.

^ Green Eye - BATTERY is charged.
^ Dark Eye - BATTERY is discharged.
Recharge BATTERY.
^ Clear or Yellow Eye - BATTERY fluid is low. Replace BATTERY.

2. Check BATTERY for overcharge conditions such as spewing of electrolyte or yellowing of BATTERY case.

3 Check that all STARTER assembly connections are clean and tight.

4. Check that G100 and G101 are clean and tight.

5. Check Fusible Link A and Fusible Link B for continuity.

6. Check IG Fuse with a fuse tester.

7. Check for proper tension in GENERATOR drive belt.