Piper ARROW III, Service Manual

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TABLE XI-V. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (cont)
Battery life is short. Overcharge due to level Maintain electrolyte.
of electrolyte being below
top of plates.
Sulfation due to disuse. Replace.
Impurities in electrolyte. Replace battery.
Low charging rate. Check voltage regulator
voltage.
Cracked cell jars. Hold-down bracket Replace battery and
loose. tighten.
Frozen battery. Replace.
Compound on top of Charging rate too Reduce charging rate.
battery melts. high. Check voltage regulator
voltage.
Electrolyte runs out Too much water added Drain and keep at proper
of vent plugs. to battery and charging level and check voltage
rate too high regulator voltage.
Excessive corrosion Spillage from over- Use care in adding water.
inside container. filling.
Vent lines leaking or Repair or clean.
clogged.
Charging rate too high. Check voltage regulator
voltage.
Trouble Cause Remedy
Revised: 2/13/89
CHEROKEE ARROW III SERVICE MANUAL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BATTERY (cont)