Direction For Long Term Storage - Kubota Z482-E3 Operator's Manual

36 PERIODIC SERVICE
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
A When the battery is being activated,
hydrogen and oxygen gases in the
battery are extremely explosive.
Keep open sparks and flames away
from the battery at all times,
especially when
battery.
A When charging the battery, remove
the battery vent plugs.
A When disconnecting the cable from
the battery, start with the negative
terminal, and
them, start with the positive terminal
first.
A DO NOT check the battery charge by
placing a metal object across the
terminals. Use
hydrometer.
1. Make sure each electrolyte level is to the bottom of
vent wells, if necessary, add only distilled water in a
well-ventilated place.
(1) Battery electrolyte level
2. To slow charge the battery, connect the charger
positive terminal to the battery positive terminal, and
the negative to the negative, then recharge in the
standard fashion.
3. Quick recharging charges the battery at a high rate
in a short time. This is only for emergencies.
4. Recharge the battery as early as possible, or battery
life will be extremely shortened.
5. When exchanging an old battery for a new one, use
battery of equal
"SPECIFICATIONS" section.
charging the
when connecting
a voltmeter or
(A) "TOO LOW"
(B) "PROPER"
(C) "TOO HIGH"
specification shown in
(1) Thick cable red(+)
(2) Battery case
(3) Earth cable black(-)
(1) Plug
A Connect the charger positive terminal to the battery
positive terminal, and negative to the negative.
A When disconnecting the cable from the battery, start
with the negative terminal first.
When connecting the cable to the battery, start with
the positive terminal first.
If reversed, the contact of tools on the battery may
cause a short.
BDirection for long term storage
1. When storing the engine for long periods of time,
remove the battery, adjust the electrolyte to the
proper level, and store in a dry and dark place.
2. The battery naturally discharges while it is stored.
Recharge it once a month in summer, and every 2
months in winter.
(A) "HIGHEST LEVEL"
(B) "LOWEST LEVEL"