Battery; Battery Charging - Kubota GL7000-CAN Operator's Manual

28 PERIODIC SERVICE

BATTERY

To avoid personal injury:
A Be careful not to let the battery electrolyte
contact your body or clothing.
A Wear eye protection and rubber gloves, since
the diluted sulfuric acid solution burns skin
and eyes, and eats holes in clothing. Should
this occur, immediately wash it off with running
water and get medical attention.
Mishandling of the battery shortens the service life and
adds to maintenance costs. Obtain the maximum
performance and the longest life of the battery by
handling properly and with care.
Engine starting will be difficult, if the battery charge is low.
Be sure to keep the battery in a fully charged state for best
performance and battery life.
BBattery Charging
To avoid the possibility of battery explosion:
The batteries come in two types: refillable and
non-refillable. For using the refillable type battery,
follow the instructions below.
A DO NOT use or charge the battery if the fluid
level is below the LOWER (lower limit level)
mark.
Otherwise, the battery component parts may
deteriorate prematurely, which will shorten the
battery's service life or may cause an
explosion.
Immediately, add distilled water until the
battery's fluid level comes somewhere between
the UPPER and LOWER levels.
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
charging the battery.
A When charging the battery, ensure the vent
caps are securely in place (if equipped).
A When disconnecting the cable from the battery,
start with the negative terminal, and when
connecting them, start with the positive
terminal first.
A DO NOT check the battery charge by placing a
metal object across the terminals. Use a
voltmeter or hydrometer.
1. Make sure that 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
normal manner.
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 a
battery of equal specifications shown in page 2.
(A) "TOO LOW"
(B) "PROPER"
(C) "TOO HIGH"