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On-Vehicle Tests: Notes

NOTE: Ensure battery is fully charged. Ensure all terminals and connections are clean and tight. Check alternator mounting bolt torque and drive belt tension. DO NOT  ground the No. 2 lead wire on SI series.
CAUTION: DO NOT  attempt to polarize alternator. DO NOT  ground terminals except as instructed. Avoid operation with battery out of circuit or output terminal open. Alternator and battery share the same ground polarity.