Battery - Suzuki DL650K5 Service Manual

BATTERY

"SULFATION", ACIDIC WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE OR SPOTS ON SURFACE OF CELL PLATES
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Cracked battery case.
• Battery has been left in a run-down condition for a
long time.
BATTERY RUNS DOWN QUICKLY
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Trouble in charging system.
• Cell plates have lost much of their active material
as a result of overcharging.
• Internal short-circuit in the battery.
• Too low battery voltage.
• Too old battery.
BATTERY "SULFATION"
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Incorrect charging rate.
(When not in use battery should be checked at
least once a month to avoid sulfation.)
• The battery was left unused in a cold climate for too
long.
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery.
Check the generator, regulator/rectifier and circuit
connections and make necessary adjustments to
obtain specified charging operation.
Replace and correct the charging system.
Replace.
Recharge fully.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace if badly sulfated.
SERVICING INFORMATION 9-15