Charging The Battery - Kubota KX91-3a2 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Charging the battery

Battery acid is very caustic. Avoid contact with battery acid under all circumstances. If clothing,
skin or eyes have come in contact with battery acid, rinse the affected parts immediately with
water. If the eyes are affected, immediately seek medical attention! Neutralise spilled battery acid
immediately.
When servicing a battery, always wear rubber gloves and eye protection.
Charge batteries only in sufficiently ventilated rooms. Smoking, uncovered lights or fire are not
allowed in these rooms.
Explosive gas is created when charging batteries. Open flames can cause an explosion.
Remove the fill caps when charging batteries that are virtually empty. Leave the fill caps inside
(not empty) batteries that are only charged for maintenance purposes, the fill caps can stay in the
batteries.
The battery can only be charged if the starter switch is in the STOP position and the key switch
removed.
If the battery is charged when installed in the vehicle, the cab must be ventilated during the
charging procedure by opening the window. After the charging procedure is completed, the cab
must be ventilated for about 1 hour prior to start-up --> risk of explosion.
Make the battery accessible.
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Remove the fill caps and check the electrolyte level in the battery, add distilled water if required.
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When disconnecting and connecting the battery, always observe the specified order → risk of
short circuit!
Remove the negative terminal cover and take off the cable clamp. Put the clamp to the side so that contact
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with the negative terminal is excluded.
Remove the positive terminal cover.
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Connect the battery charger to the battery according to the regulations of the charger manufacturer.
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Choose the normal (gentle) charging method.
Clean the battery after charging and replenish the electrolyte, if necessary.
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