Generic XOR 125, Service Manual

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BATTERY
Complaint
Symptom and possible causes Remedy
Battery runs
down quickly. 1. The charging method is not correct.
2. Cell plates have lost much of their
active material as a result of
over-charging.
3. A short-circuit condition exists
within the battery due to excessive
accumulation of sediments caused by
the incorrect electrolyte.
4. Battery is too old.
Check the magneto and regulator/rectifier
circuit connections, and make necessary
adjustments to obtain specified charging
operation.
Replace the battery, and correct the charging
system.
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery.
Reversed
battery
polarity. 1. The battery has been connected the
wrong way round in the system, so that it
is being charged in the reverse direction. Replace the battery and be sure to connect the
battery properly.
Battery
discharges too
rapidly. 1. Dirty container top and sides.
2. Battery is too old. Clean.
Replace.