2000 Polaris Indy 500 / 600 snowmobile service manual, Page 382Get this manual
ELECTRICAL Multimeter Usage A-= Amps DCused to check battery charge rate, system draws, etcUsed to check the current flow to and from the batteryTest Method 1234Make sure red lead is in the 10A terminal of the meter and the black lead is in the Com () terminal of the meterDisconnect battery ground wire(s) from battery () terminalConnect red meter lead to battery () terminalConnect black meter lead to harness ground wires and cableCAUTION: Do not operate electric starter (if equipped) or meter damage may occurUsage Testing key off current draw Testing key on current draw Testing charging system break even RPM Testing DC current flow (direction), is battery charging? NOTE: When using the DC Amp settings, the red test lead must be moved to the 10A socket on the front of the instrument