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SERVICING INFORMATION
BATTERY
Complaint
"Sulfation", acidic
white powdery sub-
stance or spots on
surface of cell
plates
-
Battery runs down
quickly.
Battery "sulfation"
Battery discharged
too polarity
Symptom and possible causes
1.
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2.
Battery has been left in a run-down condition for
a
long time.
I.
Trouble in the charging system
2.
Cell plates have lost much of their active
material as
a
result of overcharging.
3.
Internal short-circuit in the battery
4.
Too low battery voltage
5.
Too old battery
1,
Incorrect charging rate
(When not in use batteries should be checked at
least once a month to avoid sulfation.)
2.
The battery was left unused in a cold climate for
too long.
1.
Dirty container top and sides.
2.
Old battery.
Remedy
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery.
Check the generator,
regu-
latorlrectifier and circuit
connections and make nec-
essary adjustments to
obtain specified charging
operation.
Replace the battery and
correct the charging
sys-
tem.
Replace the battery.
Recharge the battery fully.
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery if badly
sulfated.
Clean.
Replace the battery.