Battery Inspection
Precautions: Precautions for Handling Battery · Precautions for Replacing Battery · General safety (00)
Common Causes of Failure
The following are the most common causes of battery failures.
•Accessories left on overnight or for an extended period without the generator operation.
•Frequent driving at slow speeds for short periods.
•Electrical load exceeds generator output, particularly due to additional fitting of aftermarket equipment.
•Defects in charging system.
•Including failure to keep terminals clean or making hold-down clamps too loose or too tight.
•Mechanical problems in electrical system such as short-circuit or pinched wires.
•Deterioration of battery due to long-term use.
•Deterioration of battery due to long-term storage.
•Frequent driving at slow speeds for short periods.
•Electrical load exceeds generator output, particularly due to additional fitting of aftermarket equipment.
•Defects in charging system.
•Including failure to keep terminals clean or making hold-down clamps too loose or too tight.
•Mechanical problems in electrical system such as short-circuit or pinched wires.
•Deterioration of battery due to long-term use.
•Deterioration of battery due to long-term storage.
Visual Inspection
Check for visible damage, such as a cracked or broken case or cover, make corrections loss of electrolyte. If visible damage is noted, replace battery. Determine cause of damage and make corrections if necessary.