SECTION 5
TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 5-3. TROUBLE ANALYSIS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (CONT.).
CORRECTIVE ACTION
PROBABLE CAUSE
TROUBLE
Cover seal leaking.
Reseal or replace battery.
Uses Excessive
W ater Cont.)
Replace battery.
Case cracked.
Check alternator regulator and
Defective alternator, regulator or
Will Not Remain In
wiring. Repair as needed.
external short.
A Charged State
Reduce electrical load.
Excessive load demands.
Clean battery top and recharge.
High
self-discharge.
Replace if necessary.
Recharge and make high discharge
Defective or old battery.
test. Replace if defective.
Install new battery. Tighten hold-
Battery not secured or hold-down
Crocked Case
down correctly.
loose.
Install new battery. Keep battery
Battery frozen.
charged.
Battery
overcharged.
B a t t e r y overheated.
Bulging Case
Loosen and tighten properly.
Hold-down too tight.
IGNITION CIRCUIT
Check connections, coil, contact
Open primary circuit.
Engine Cranks
points and ignition switch for
Normally But Will
open.
Not Start
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