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Caterpillar C15 / C15 Generator Set — Battery Charger - Check (Charging the Battery)

Maintenance

For the Caterpillar C15 / C15 Generator Set, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.

Applies to: Caterpillar C15, Caterpillar C1.5 engine

Before you start

  • Never disconnect any charging unit circuit or battery circuit cable from the battery when the charging unit is operated.

Procedure

  1. Ensure that the charger is turned OFF.
  2. Adjust the voltage of the charger to match the voltage of the battery.
  3. Connect the POSITIVE "+" charger lead to the POSITIVE "+" battery terminal and the NEGATIVE "-" lead to the NEGATIVE "-" terminal.
  4. Turn ON the battery charger.

Full service-parts list: Caterpillar C15 →

Source: Caterpillar owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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