Battery - Suzuki VL125 Service Manual

BATTERY

Complaint
Sulfation or spots on
surfaces of cell
plates.
Battery runs down
quickly.
Battery sulfation.
Symptom and possible causes
1. Cracked battery case.
2. Battery has been left in a run-down condition for a long
time.
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. Excessively low battery voltage.
5. Battery is too old.
6. Dirty container top and sides.
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.
SERVICING INFORMATION 9-9
Remedy
Replace.
Replace.
Check generator, regulator/
rectifier circuit connections,
and make necessary adjust-
ment to obtain specified
charging operation.
Replace battery and correct
charging system.
Replace.
Charge.
Replace.
Clean.
Replace.
Replace the battery if badly
sulfated.