Battery - Suzuki GSX1400 Service Manual

BATTERY

Complaint
"Sulfation", acidic
white powdery sub-
stance or spots on
surface of cell plates.
Battery runs down
quickly.
Battery "sulfation".
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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. Internal short-circuit in the battery.
4. Too low battery voltage.
5. Too old battery.
1. Incorrect charging rate.
(When not in use batteries should be checked at
least once a month to avoid sulfation.)
2. The battery was left un used in a cold climate for too
long.
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.