Kubota BX1860 Workshop Manual page 33

BX1860, BX2360, BX2660, RCK48(P)-18BX, RCK54(P)-23BX, RCK60B-23BX, LA203, LA243, WSM
Checking Battery Condition (Continued)
Battery Charging
CAUTION
• 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.
• When charging battery, remove battery vent caps are
securely in place (if equipped).
• 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.
• Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across
the posts.
Use a voltmeter
maintainable type batteries with removable vent caps.)
1. Make sure each electrolyte level is to the bottom of vent wells, if
necessary add distilled water in a well-ventilated area.
2. The water in the electrolyte evaporates during recharging. Liquid
shortage damages the battery. Excessive liquid spills over and
damages the tractor body.
3. To slow charge the battery, connect the battery positive terminal
to the charger positive terminal and the negative to the negative,
then recharge in the normal manner.
4. A boost charge is only for emergencies. It will partially charges
the battery at a high rate and in a short time.
When using a boost-charged battery, it is necessary to recharge
the battery as early as possible.
Failure to do this will shorten the battery's service life.
5. When the specific gravity of electrolyte become between 1.27
and 1.29 charge has completed.
6. When exchanging an old battery for a new one, use battery of
equal specification shown in table 1.
Table 1
Battery Type Volts (V)
526RA 12
(1) Lowest Level
(2) Highest Level
(3) Electrolyte
G-18
or hydrometer. (For
Reserve
Capacity (min.)
80
(4) Vent Well
(5) Separator
G GENERAL
accessible
Cold Cranking
Amps
535
W1019057
KiSC issued 06, 2009 A