1991 Johnson/Evinrude EI 60 thru 70 outboards Service Manual, Page 232Get this manual

1991 Johnson/Evinrude EI 60 thru 70 outboards Service Manual, Page 232

3Capacity Test Satisfactory capacity tests can be made only when the battery electrolyte equals or exceeds 1.225 specific gravity at 80F (2JDC)4Terminal Voltage Test
ill procedures

Use extreme caution during any load testingImproper could overheat battery and cause electrolyte gassingYou might create an explosive atmosphereaVariable Load High Rate Discharge Tester (Recommended) Connect tester to battery terminal postsDischarge at rate of three times battery ampere hour rating for 15 secondsIf the voltage is 9.6 volts or higher at the end of 15 seconds, the battery has good output capacitybFixed Resistance Tester This equipment has built-in load for high-rate discharge testingFollow equipment manufacturer's instructions regarding test period and meter readingscEngine Load for Resistance