Full Product Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING 13-3
BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble
Cause
Countermeasure
Preventive measure
Starter does not function
 Battery overused
until lights are dim.
 Charge the battery
sufficiently.
 Charge the battery
properly.
 Battery has not
been recharged.
 Poor terminal
connection
 Clean the terminal
and tighten
securely.
 Keep the terminal
clean and tight.
Apply grease and
treat with anti-corrosive.
 Battery life expired
 Replace new
battery
From beginning starter
does not function, and
lights soon become dim
 Insufficient
charging
 Charge battery
Insufficiently
 Battery must be
serviced properly
before initial use
When viewed from the
top of plates, look
whitish.
* Refillable type battery
only
 Battery was used
with an insufficient
amount of
electrolyte.
 Add distilled water
and charge the
battery.
 Regularly check the
electrolyte level.
 Battery was used
with too much
without recharging.
 Charge battery
Insufficiently
 Charge battery
properly
Recharging is impossible .
 Battery life expired.
 Replace battery.
Terminals are severely
corroded and heat up.
 Poor terminal
connection
 Clean the terminal
and tighten
securely.
 Keep the terminal
clean and tight.
Apply grease and
treat with
anti-corrosives.
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 local dealer.
 The factory installed battery is non-refillable type.