Sachs Bikes madass, Repair Instructions

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Battery
Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy
Sulfation or spots on
surfaces of cell
plates Cracked battery case Replace the battery
Battery has been left in an run-down condition for a long
time Replace
Battery runs down
permanent Contact to the regulator are loose Secure a correct contact
Diode blown or without contact
Only for vehicles without clutch switch! Remove diode and combine
contacts so that the regulator can
regulate the voltage
Regulator defect Check, if the board voltage
increases during running engine.
Replace regulator if necessary
Battery defect Replace the battery if it can not be
charged
Battery runs down quickly Incorrect charging method Check generator, IC regulator, or
rectifi er circuit, connections, and
make necessary adjustment to
obtain specifi ed charging operation
Battery cell plates have lost much of their active
material as a result of overcharging Replace battery and correct
charing system
Internally shorted battery Replace
Excessively low battery voltage Recharge
Battery is too old Replace
Battery sulfation Incorrect charging rate
(When not in use, the battery should be checked at
least once a month and properly charged if
necessary, to avoid sulfation.) Replace battery
The battery was left unused in a cold climate for
too long Replace the battery if badly
sultated