Amprobe ACDC-620T Clamp-On-Multimeter - Manual (Page 44)

c CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENTS
In many instances a motor can not be started due to a failed start/run capacitor. To
test the capacitor:
: Discharge the capacitor before testing.
1 ) Set the rotary switch to "
µ
F" position.
2) Insert the black test lead to "COM" terminal and red test lead to "V - Ω - µ F"
terminal.
3) Remove at least one leg of the capacitor from circuit board or device.
4) Touch the test leads across the capacitor and read the display.
Note: If you are measuring a polarity sensitive electrolytic capacitor, touch the red
test lead to the positive end of the capacitor, and the black test lead to the negative
end of the capacitor.
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