Battery - Suzuki GSX-R750 Service Manual

BATTERY

Complaint
"Sulfation", acidic
white powdery sub-
stance or spots on
surface of cell plates.
Battery runs down
quickly.
Battery "sulfation".
Battery discharges
too rapidly.
Symptom and possible causes
1. Cracked battery case.
2. Battery has been left in a run-down condition for
a long time.
1. Not correct the charging system.
2. Cell plates have lost much of their active
material as a result of overcharging.
3. A short-circuit condition exists within the battery.
4. Too low battery voltage.
5. Too old battery.
1. Too low or too high charging rate.
(When not in use batteries should be checked at
least once a month to avoid sulfation.)
2. Left unused the battery for too long in cold
climate.
1. Dirty container top and sides.
SERVICING INFORMATION 8-13
Remedy
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery.
Check the generator,
regulator/rectifier and
circuit connections
and make necessary
adjustments to obtain
specified charging
operation.
Replace the battery,
and correct the charg-
ing system.
Replace the battery.
Recharge the battery
fully.
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery, if
badly sulfated.
Clean.