Battery - Suzuki FL125S Service Manual

BATTERY

Complaint
"Sulfation", acidic
white powdery sub-
stance or spots on
surface 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. Trouble in 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.
(The battery which is not in use should be
checked at least once a month to avoid sulfation.)
2. The battery left unused for too long in cold cli-
mate.
SERVICING INFORMATION 7-10
Remedy
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery.
Check the generator, regu-
lator/rectifier and circuit
connections and make nec-
essary adjustments to
obtain specified charging
operation.
Replace the battery, and
correct the charging sys-
tem.
Replace the battery.
Recharge the battery fully.
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery if badly
sulfated.