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GxT Ferret 54 ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC CENTER User Manual

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The Starting/Charging test is next. The Diagnostic Center will prompt you to zero the amp
probe, and will display this screen:

STARTING/CHARGING HISTORY

Switch off all accessories.

Set the brakes for safety.

Best results if engine is warm. Û

Press NEXT, and crank the engine for 15 seconds, or until prompted to stop. A progress
timer appears in the lower right hand corner of the screen.

STARTING/CHARGING HISTORY

Crank engine 15 seconds

225 RPM Battery 10.23 Volt

134 Amps 9 Seconds

At the end of the test, a prompt to start and run the engine over 1500 RPM will appear. This
ensures that the regulator “kicks in”, so that full charging current can be measured.
Select the internal battery temperature and press NEXT.

The Diagnostic Center will capture the

Ignition Primary

test readings and will then

prompt you to abruptly open the throttle to set minimums and maximums for the

Ignition

Secondary

test.

IGNITION SECONDARY

Run Engine

ABRUPTLY open throttle to set

Minimum and Maximum spark mS and KVs

The

Timing

test will be run if either the Stroboscopic Light or the Magnetic TDC Detector

is connected to the Diagnostic Center. If both are connected, the TDC test will be run.
If neither is connected, the test will be skipped.

For either test, this screen will appear:

Prepare the engine for timing test

according to manufactures specification.

Run engine at idle RPM

Press ÛNEXT to continue.

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