AMD 601XL / 601XLI / 650LS / 650LSi SLSA MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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TABLE - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble
Cause
Remedy
BATTERY
Discharged battery.
Battery worn out.
Charging rate not set right.
Standing too long.
Equipment left on accidentally.
Impurities in electrolyte.
Short circuit (ground) in wiring.
Broken cell partitions.
Replace battery.
Reset.
Remove and recharge battery if
left in unused airplane for too
long.
Remove and recharge.
Replace electrolyte.
Check wiring.
Replace battery.
Battery life is short.
Overcharge due to level of
electrolyte being below top of
plates.
Sulfation due to disuse.
Impurities in electrolyte.
Maintain electrolyte.
Replace battery.
Replace battery.
Cracked cell jars.
Hold-down bracket loose.
Frozen battery.
Replace battery and tighten.
Replace battery.
Excessive corrosion inside
container.
Spillage from overfilling.
Use care in adding water.
Battery freezes.
Discharged battery.
Water added and battery not
charged immediately.
Replace battery.
Always recharge battery for 1/2
hour following addition of water
in freezing weather.
Leaking battery jar.
Battery polarity reversed.
Frozen.
Connected backwards on
airplane or charger.
Replace battery.
Battery should be slowly
discharged completely and then
charged correctly and tested.
Battery consumes excessive
water.
Cracked jar (one cell only).
Replace battery.
When using a sealed battery and the battery is not charging or not holding charge, replace
battery.
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