Troubleshooting; Electrical - Northern Lights M773LW3 Operator's Manual

DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PROBLEM
Battery Will Not Charge
Starter Inoperative
Starter Cranks Slowly
Entire Electrical System
Does Not Function
If you cannot correct problems with these procedures, see your Northern Lights dealer.

Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE CAUSE
Loose or corroded connections
Sulfated or worn out batteries
Loose or defective alternator belt
Check DC circuit breaker
Loose or corroded connections
Low battery output
Defective electrical system
ground wire:
Low battery output
Check specific gravity
of each battery
Check electrolyte level
of each battery cell
(lead acid batteries only)
Crankcase oil too heavy
Loose or corroded connections
Check DC circuit breaker
Faulty connection
Sulfated or worn out batteries
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
• Clean and tighten battery connections.
• Check specific gravity of each battery.
• Check electrolyte level of each battery.
• Adjust belt tension.
• Replace belt.
• If the breaker is tripped, reset it.
• Clean and tighten loose battery and
harness plug connection.
• Check specific gravity of each battery.
• Check electrolyte level of each battery.
• Repair or replace.
• Battery is too small.
• Battery cables are too small.
• Replace battery if necessary.
• If low, fill cells with distilled water.
• Fill with oil of appropriate viscosity.
• Clean and tighten loose connections.
• If breaker is tripped, reset it.
• Clean and tighten battery and harness
plug connections.
• Check specific gravity and electrolyte
level of each battery.