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Cranking Amps

This displays the average amperage drawn by the starter motor during cranking. The following amperage readings are general guidelines for normal operation:

CRANKING AMPS

Temperature Amperage
Room Temperature: 5-27°C (40-80°F) 80-120 amps
Hot Engine: Coolant above 50°C (120°F) 70-110 amps
Cold Engine: 5°C (40°F) 90-130 amps
Cold Engine: -20°C (-4°F) 230-280 amps
NOTE: As the ambient temperature decreases, the amperage required to crank the engine increases.