Battery - Suzuki DL650 Service Manual

SERVICING INFORMATION 9-15
BATTERY
"SULFATION", ACIDIC WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE OR SPOTS ON SURFACE OF CELL PLATES
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
Cracked battery case. Replace the battery.
Battery has been left in a run-down condition for a
Replace the battery.
long time.
BATTERY RUNS DOWN QUICKLY
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
Trouble in charging system. Check the generator, regulatorlrectifier and circuit
connections and make necessary adjustments to
obtain specified charging operation.
Cell plates have lost much of their active material
Replace and correct the charging system.
as a result of overcharging.
Internal short-circuit in the battery. Replace.
Too low battery voltage. Recharge fully.
Too old battery. Replace.
BATTERY "SULFATION"
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
Incorrect charging rate. Replace.
(When not in use battery should be checked at
least once a month to avoid sulfation.)
The battery was left unused in a cold climate for too Replace if badly sulfated.
long.