LOCK ASSEM. (L.H.) 8G2458 - Caterpillar

Electrical System
Table 6
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Inspect Battery Cables     Cables between the battery, the starter, and the engine ground must be the correct size. Wires and cables must be free of corrosion. Wires and cables must have cable support clamps in order to prevent stress on battery connections (terminals).            
    Battery Test (2)     24 VDC or more            
    Charging System Test (3)     18 VDC to 32 VDC            
    Electric Starting System Test (4)     12 to 16 V at
−23° C (−10° F) to
−7° C (19° F)            
14 to 18 V at
−7° C (19° F) to
10° C (50° F)
16 to 24 V at
10° C (50° F) to
27° C (80° F)
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedure".
( 3 ) Refer to Special Instruction, REHS0354, "Charging System Troubleshooting".
( 4 ) Refer to Testing and Adjusting, RENR9808, "Electric Starting System - Test".S O S Fluid Analysis
Table 7
Status (1)     Description     Obtain     Comments    
    Engine Oil Sample            
    Engine Coolant Sample (Level II)            
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action