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Symptom
Gauge not working properly
Switch not working properly
Warning light not working
Symptom
Alternator charge warning indicator
not illuminated when master switch
is in the ON position
Alternator charge warning indicator
illuminated when engine is on
Batteries do not hold a charge
Batteries boiling dry from over
charging
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Instruments and Controls Trouble Shooting
Possible Cause
Circuit breaker tripped
Loose or broken connections
Sensor defective
Gauge defective
Circuit breaker tripped
Loose or broken connections
Switch defective
Component defective
Warning light bulb defective
Circuit breaker tripped
Loose or broken connections
Electrical Supply Trouble Shooting
Possible Cause
Indicator light bulb defective
Regulator or alternator is defective Change the regulator or alternator.
Alternator drive belt is loose or bro-
ken
Regulator or alternator is defective Change the regulator or alternator.
Poor battery connections
Battery cells dry
Short running time with lights on
Regulator or alternator is defective Change the regulator or alternator.
Remedy
Investigate the cause and rectify
Tighten or repair the connections
Change the sensor. Contact your
BELL Product Support Representa-
tive
Change the gauge
Investigate the cause and rectify
Tighten or repair the connections
Change the switch. Contact your
BELL Product Support Representa-
tive
Change the component
Change the warning light bulb
Investigate the cause and rectify
Tighten or repair the connections
Remedy
Change the light bulb
Contact your BELL Product Support
Representative
Adjust drive belt tension or fit new
drive belt. Contact your BELL Prod-
uct Support Representative
Contact your BELL Product Support
Representative
Clean and check the battery connec-
tions
Check the battery electrolyte and top
up
Remove the batteries and recharge
or fit new batteries
Contact your BELL Product Support
Representative. Top up the electro-
lyte.
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