SERVICING INFORMATION 8-13
BATTERY
Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy
“Sulfation”, acidic
white powdery sub-
stance 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 the battery.
Replace the battery.
Battery runs down
quickly.
1. Trouble in 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.
Check the generator, regulator/
rectifier and circuit connections
and make necessary adjust-
ments to obtain specified
charging operation.
Replace the battery, and cor-
rect the charging system.
Replace the battery.
Recharge the battery fully.
Replace the battery.
Battery “sulfation”.
1. Incorrect charging rate.
(When not in use battery should be checked at least
once a month to avoid sulfation.)
2. The battery was left unused in a cold climate for too
long.
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery if badly
sulfated.
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