Battery Service; Battery Charging - Kubota K008-3 Operator's Manual

42 REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK
BBattery Service
To avoid personal injury:
A Batteries contain
which can cause severe burns. Avoid
all contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidote - External: Rinse with plenty
of water. Internal:
quantities of water or milk.
Call a physician immediately. Eyes:
Rinse with plenty of water for 15
minutes and get prompt medical
attention. Keep batteries out of the
reach of children.
A Before inspection or dismounting the
battery, be sure to turn of the engine
and turn the starter switch to the
"OFF" position.
A When removing the battery, always
disconnect the negative ground cable
first. The reverse when installing a
battery, always connect the ground
cable last. This prevents a possible
explosion caused by sparks.
A Always wear eye protection when
working with the battery.
1. Check the battery fluid level and add distilled
water if necessary.
2. Should battery fluid be spilt, fill with sulphuric
acid solution of the same concentration.
3. Clean the battery caps (ventilation holes)
also.
sulphuric acid
Drink large
(1) Battery
BBattery Charging
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 charging the battery.
A When charging
battery vent plugs.
A When disconnecting the cable from
the battery, start with the negative
terminal first.
When connecting the cable to the
battery, start
terminal first.
A Do not check battery charge by
placing a metal object across the
terminals.
Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.
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 excavator body.
3. To slow charge the battery, connect the
battery positive terminal to the charge
positive terminal and the negative to the
negative, then recharge in the standard
fashion.
(A) Battery fluid level
(B) "Too low"
(C) "Correct"
(D) "Too high"
battery, remove
with the positive