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Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000012431237
The actual shape of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000012431238
Tool number
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Tool nameDescription
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(—) Model GR8-1200 NI
Multitasking battery and electrical di-
agnostic station Tests batteries, starting and charging sys-
tems and charges batteries.
Operating instructions, refer to diagnostic sta-
tion instruction manual.
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(—) Model EXP-800 NI
Battery and electrical diagnostic ana-
lyzer Tests batteries and charging systems.
Operating instructions, refer to diagnostic an-
alyzer instruction manual.
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Power tool Loosening nuts, screws and bolts
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Special Service ToolsINFOID:0000000012433113
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Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000012433114
Tool number
(TechMate No.)
Tool nameDescription
—
(—) Model GR8-1200 NI
Multitasking battery and electrical diag-
nostic station Tests batteries, starting and charging
systems and charges batteries.
For operating instructions, refer to diag-
nostic station instruction manual.
—
(—) Model EXP-800 NI
Battery and electrical diagnostic analyzer Tests batteries and charging systems.
For operating instructions, refer to diag-
nostic analyzer instruction manual.
AWIIA1239ZZ
JSMIA0806ZZ
Tool name
Description
Power tool Loosening nuts, screws and bolts
PIIB1407E
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How to Handle BatteryINFOID:0000000012433127
CAUTION:
• If it becomes necessary to start the engine with
a booster battery and jumper cables, use a 12-volt
booster battery.
• After connecting battery cables, ensure that they are tightly clamped to battery terminals for good
contact.
• Never add distilled water through the hole used to check specific gravity.
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE
The following precautions must be taken to prevent over-discharging a battery.
• The battery surface (particularly its top) should always be kept
clean and dry.
• The terminal connections should be clean and tight.
• At every routine maintenance, check the electrolyte level. This also applies to batteries designated as “low maintenance” and
“maintenance-free”.
• When the vehicle is not going to be used over a long period of time, disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. (If
the vehicle has an extended storage switch, turn it off.)
Work FlowINFOID:0000000012433128
BATTERY DIAGNOSIS WITH EXP-800 NI OR GR8-1200 NI
To diagnose and confirm the condition of the batte ry, use the following special service tools:
• EXP-800 NI Battery and electrical diagnostic analyzer
• GR8-1200 NI Multitasking battery and electrical diagnostic station
NOTE:
Refer to the applicable Instruction Manual for proper battery diagnosis procedures.
BATTERY DIAGNOSIS WITHOUT EXP-800 NI OR GR8-1200 NI
Checking Electrolyte Level
WARNING:
Never allow battery fluid to come in contact with skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. After touch-
ing a battery, never touch or rub your eyes until you have thoroughly washed your hands. If acid con-
tacts eyes, skin or clothing, imme diately flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Failure to do this may cause personal injury or damage to clothing or the painted surfaces.
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• Remove the cell plug using a suitable tool.
• Add distilled water up to the MAX level.
SULFATION
•A battery will be completely discharged if it is left unattended
for a long time and the specific gravity will become less than
1.100. This may result in su lfation on the cell plates.
• To determine if a battery has been “sulfated”, note its voltage
and current when charging it. As shown in the figure, less cur-
rent and higher voltage are ob served in the initial stage of
charging sulfated batteries.
• A sulfated battery may someti mes be brought back into ser-
vice by means of a long, slow charge, 12 hours or more, fol-
lowed by a battery capacity test.
Specific Gravity Check
NOTE:
Check the charge condition of the battery.
Periodically check the specific gravity of the electr olyte. Keep a close check on charge condition to prevent
over-discharge.
1. Read hydrometer and thermometer indications at eye level.
2. Use the chart below to correct your hydrometer reading accord- ing to electrolyte temperature.
Hydrometer Temperature Correction
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Battery electrolyte temperature [° C (°F)] Add to specific gravity reading
71 (160) 0.032
66 (150) 0.028
60 (140) 0.024
54 (130) 0.020
49 (120) 0.016
43 (110) 0.012
38 (100) 0.008
32 (90) 0.004
27 (80) 0
21 (70) −0.004
16 (60) −0.008
10 (50) −0.012
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Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000012432058
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Commercial Service ToolsINFOID:0000000012432059
Tool number
(TechMate No.)
Tool name Description
—
(—) Model GR8-1200 NI
Multitasking battery and electrical di-
agnostic station Tests batteries, starting and charging systems
and charges batteries.
Operating instructions, refer to diagnostic sta-
tion instruction manual.
AWIIA1239ZZ
Tool name
Description
Power tool Loosening nuts, screws and bolts
PIIB1407E
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