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Problem: Battery “sulfation” (Acidic white powdery substance or spots on surfaces of cell plates)
Condition
Remedy
1.
Charging rate
too low - too high
2.
Battery electrolyte
insufficient
3.
Specific gravity
too low
4.
Battery
run-down - damaged
5.
Electrolyte
contaminated
1. Replace battery
2. Keep electrolyte to prescribed level
3. Charge battery - add distilled water
4. Replace battery
5. Replace battery
Problem: Battery discharges too rapidly
Condition
Remedy
1.
Electrolyte
contaminated
2.
Specific gravity
too low
3.
Charging system
not charging
4.
Cell plates
overcharged - damaged
5.
Battery
short-circuited
6.
Specific gravity
too low
1. Replace battery
2. Charge battery - add distilled water
3. Check magneto - regulator/rectifier - circuit connections
4. Replace battery - correct charging system
5. Replace battery
6. Charge battery
Problem: Battery polarity reversed
Condition
Remedy
1.
Battery
incorrectly connected
1. Reverse connections - replace battery - repair damage
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