SERVICING INFORMATION 9-9
BATTERY
Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy
Sulfation or spots on
surfaces of cell
plates.
1. Cracked battery case.
2. Battery has been left in a run-down condition for a long
time.
Replace.
Replace.
Battery runs down
quickly.
1. Incorrect charging method.
2. Battery cell plates have lost much of their active mate-
rial as a result of overcharging.
3. Internally shorted battery.
4. Old battery.
Check the generator, and reg-
ulator/rectifier circuit connec-
tions, and make necessary
adjustments to obtain specified
charging operation.
Replace the battery and cor-
rect the charging system.
Replace.
Replace.
Reversed battery
polarity.
1. Improperly connected battery leads.
(i.e.,
- to + and + to -)
Replace the battery and be
sure to connect it properly.
Battery discharged
too rapidly.
1. Dirty container top and sides.
2. Old battery.
Clean.
Replace.
Battery sulfation. 1. Incorrect charging rate.
(When not in use, the battery should be checked at
least once a month and properly charged if necessary,
to avoid sulfation.)
2. The battery was left unused in a cold climate for too
long.
Replace.
Replace the battery if badly
sulfated.
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