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Test Procedure




1. Turn Start and Charge System Tester SA9154Z-A On and press the BATTERY TEST key.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the battery terminals and cables are clean.

2. Clamp the red lead to the positive battery terminal. Make sure the leads are secure.
3. Clamp the black lead to the negative battery terminal.
4. Turn the ignition and all accessories Off.
5. Press BATTERY TEST or BATTERY TEST after CHARGING. The BATTERY TEST after CHARGING removes the surface charge before testing.
6. The display says INPUT COLD CRANKING AMP (CCA). Using the number keypad, input the CCA and press ENTER. The display says TEST IN PROGRESS.
7. To abort the test push any function key or the POWER OFF key.