Battery - Suzuki AN400 Service Manual

9-12 SERVICING INFORMATION

BATTERY

Complaint
"Sulfation", acidic
white powdery sub-
stance or spots on
surfaces 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. Internal short-circuit in the battery.
4. Too low battery voltage.
5. Too old battery.
1. Incorrect charging rate.
(When not in use battery should be checked at
least once a month to avoid sulfation.)
2. The battery was left unused for too long.
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.