Maintenance Of Batteries; Routine Inspection; Charging The Battery - Kohler SFGLD480 Operation & Maintenance Manual

1. INTRODUCTION
This document specifies instructions and recommendations for correct inspection and maintenance of batteries in
service on KOHLER machines.
2. MAINTENANCE

2.1. ROUTINE INSPECTION

It is necessary to carry out the inspection and servicing tasks described below within the time intervals specified
in the application-specific maintenance programme. Those tasks are:
- Adjusting terminal caps and vents.
- Removing dirt from the top of the battery with hot water and drying thoroughly.
- Checking voltage across the battery terminals with a voltmeter or similar tester. The measured voltage must
be equal to or greater than 12.5V (6.25V for 6V batteries). Otherwise, the battery needs recharging (section
2.2).
NEVER PUT A FLAME OR MAKE SPARKS NEAR A BATTERY. FLAMMABLE VAPOURS COULD BE
ISSUING.

2.2. CHARGING THE BATTERY

- Do not charge a battery if the room temperature is below 3ºC. The electrolyte may have frozen.
- It is best to remove the battery from the engine or set for its charging (see section 2.4).
- Always make sure the charger is off.
- Connect the battery, taking account of the terminals' polarity.
- Switch the charger on.
- Stop charging the battery if a lot of gas comes out or if the battery temperature rises above 50ºC.
- Observe the charging time specified for the type of charger used.
- After charging the battery, switch the charger off and wait for 20 minutes, until flammable gas has dispersed.
When disconnecting the terminals, sparks may fly out.
- Check the acid levels (section 2.3) and refill as appropriate.
- Fit the battery on the engine. Connect the terminals and vents.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
IO-C-M-55-001e

MAINTENANCE OF BATTERIES

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INDEX DATE
February 2007
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