Battery Charging

Before recharging a discharged battery, inspect for the following conditions and service as necessary:
1. Loose drive belt.
2. Pinched or grounded generator wiring.
3. Loose wiring connections at the generator (GEN).
4. Loose or corroded connections at the battery or starter motor engine ground.
5. Excessive battery drain due to lamps left on by mistake, damaged or misadjusted switches, etc.