SERVICING INFORMATION 10-17 BATTERY Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy “Sulfation”, acidic 1. Cracked battery case Replace the battery. white powdery sub- 2. Battery has been left in a run-down condition for Replace the battery. stance or spots on a long time. surface of cell plates Battery runs down 1. Trouble in the charging system Check the generator, regu- quickly. lator/rectifier and circuit connections and make nec- essary adjustments to obtain specified charging operation. 2. Cell plates have lost much of their active Replace the battery and material as a result of overcharging. correct the charging sys- tem. 3. Internal short-circuit in the battery Replace the battery. 4. Too low battery voltage Recharge the battery fully. 5. Too old battery Replace the battery. Battery “sulfation” 1. Incorrect charging rate Replace the battery. E (When not in use batteries should be checked at least once a month to avoid sulfation.) L 2. The battery was left unused in a cold climate for Replace the battery if badly too long. P sulfated. M A S