Coleman Powersports UT250-2, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting
11-3
BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble Cause Countermeasure Preventive measure
Starter does not function

Low battery

Charge battery

Charge battery

Battery not charged

Poor terminal
connections

Clean terminals
and tighten
securely.

Keep terminals
clean and tight.

Battery life expired

Replace battery
From beginning starter
does not function, and
lights soon become dim

Low battery charge

Charge battery

Battery must be
charged properly
before initial use
Top of battery plates are
white in color
* Refillable type battery
only

Battery was used
with insufficient
amount of
electrolyte.

Add distilled water
and charge
battery.

Regularly check the
electrolyte level.

Battery being used
with low charge

Charge battery

Charge battery
Recharging is impossible.

Battery life expired.

Replace battery.
Terminals are severely
corroded and heat up.

Poor terminal
connection

Clean terminals
and tighten
securely.

Keep terminals
clean and tight.
.
Battery electrolyte level
drops rapidly.
* Refillable type battery
only

There is a crack or
pin holes in the
electrolytic cells.

Replace battery.

Charging system
trouble.

Consult your local
dealer.

If you have any questions, consult your service center.

The factory installed battery is a non-refillable type.