Electrical System; Battery - APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual

RST mille
USA

8.1.2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DEFECT
The spark plugs are soiled
immediately with carbon
deposits
The spark plugs get dirty
too soon
Spark plug electrodes
overheated or burnt
The alternator does not
charge
The alternator charges but
the current intensity is
below the prescribed value
The alternator charges too
much
Charge not constant

8.1.3 BATTERY

DEFECT
The battery runs down too
quickly
Battery polarity reversed
Release 00/2002 - 03
SYMPTOM AND POSSIBLE CAUSES
Incorrect engine oil level
Unsuitable fuel
Air filter dirty
Incorrect engine oil level
Piston rings worn
Piston or cylinder worn
The engine overheats
Loose spark plugs
Connection terminals open, short-circuited, or loose
Alternator coils short-circuited, grounded or broken
Regulator/rectifier short-circuited or faulty
The terminals tend to short-circuit, break or spread
apart
Alternator stator coils grounded or broken
Regulator/rectifier faulty
Faulty battery
Short-circuit in the battery
Regulator/rectifier damaged or faulty
Intermittent grounding of the regulator/rectifier
Terminal insulation worn due to vibrations, with
consequent temporary short circuits
Alternator contains short circuits
Regulator/rectifier faulty
SYMPTOM AND POSSIBLE CAUSES
Faulty recharging system
Battery elements have lost much of their active
material due to excessive charging
There are short circuits inside the battery due to
excess sediment build-up
Dead battery
The battery has been hooked up to the system
incorrectly
GENERAL INFORMATION
REMEDY
Check
Use the recommended fuel
Clean
Check
Replace (*)
Replace (*)
Adjust
Tighten
Repair, replace or tighten
Replace
Replace
Repair or tighten
Replace
Replace
Replace
Repair or replace
Replace
Replace
Repair or replace
Replace (*)
Replace
REMEDY
Check the alternator, the
regulator/rectifier, the circuit
connections and carry out
the appropriate steps to
proper recharging
Replace the battery and
repair the charging system
Replace the battery
Replace the battery
Replace the battery and
make sure it is hooked up
correctly
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