10-16 SERVICING INFORMATION
BATTERY
“SULFATION”, ACIDIC WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE OR SPOTS ON SURFACE OF CELL PLATES
BATTERY RUNS DOWN QUICKLY
BATTERY “SULFATION”
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Cracked battery case.
• Battery has been left in a run-down condition for a
long time.
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Trouble in charging system.
• Cell plates have lost much of their active material
as a result of overcharging.
• Internal short-circuit in the battery.
• Too low battery voltage.
• Too old battery.
Check the generator, regulator/rectifier and circuit
connections and make necessary adjustments to
obtain specified charging operation.
Replace the battery and correct the charging sys-
tem.
Replace the battery.
Recharge the battery fully.
Replace the battery.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Incorrect charging rate.
(When not in use battery should be checked at
least once a month to avoid sulfation.)
• The battery was left unused in a cold climate for too
long.
Replace the battery.
Replace the battery if badly sulfated.
Summary of Contents for LT-A700X 2004
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Page 26: ...PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2 9 EXHAUST SIDE ...
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Page 59: ...3 8 ENGINE Remove the engine from the right side ...
Page 133: ...3 82 ENGINE Pull the rope and check that the ratchet is pushed out ...
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Page 312: ...CHASSIS 8 9 REAR CARRIER Remove the rear carrier 1 ...
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Page 420: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9 33 HEADLIGHT INSTALLATION Head light coupler Head light R Adjusting point ...
Page 453: ...10 26 SERVICING INFORMATION Rear box Rear fender Right mud guard Left mud guard ...
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