Kubota GL6000-STD Operator's Manual page 46

34 PERIODIC SERVICE
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 to
3.
(A) "TOO LOW"
(B) "PROPER"
(C) "TOO HIGH"
(1) Thick cable red
(2) Battery case
(3) Negative / ground cable black
(4) 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 shortage.
A DO NOT remove or disconnect the battery during
operation, otherwise the engine cannot be stopped
with the key switch.
C Instructions for Long Term Storage
1. When storing the generator 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 1 month in summer, and every 2 months
in winter.
C Battery Boost Starting
DANGER
To avoid serious personal injury:
A Battery gases can explode. Keep
cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from battery.
A If generator battery is frozen, do not
battery boost start engine.
A DO NOT connect other end of
negative jumper cable to negative
terminal of generator battery.
A Connect to chassis or engine.
(A) "HIGHEST LEVEL"
(B) "LOWEST LEVEL"