Check Points Of Every 100 Hours - Kubota M108S Workshop Manual

M108S, WSM

[4] CHECK POINTS OF EVERY 100 HOURS

Checking Battery Condition
CAUTION
• Keep electrolyte away from eyes, hands and clothes. If you
are spattered with it, wash it away completely with water
immediately and get medical attention.
• Keep open sparks and flames away from the battery at all
times. Hydrogen gas mixed with oxygen becomes very
explosive.
• Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when working
around battery.
1. The factory installed battery is of non-refillable type.
indicator (2) turns white, do not charge the battery but replace it
with new one.
2. Clean the battery surface with a clean cloth.
Keep the terminals clean and coated with petroleum jelly.
How to read the indicator
Check the battery condition by reading the indicator.
State of indicator display
Specific gravity of electrolyte and quality of electrolyte
Green
are both in good condition.
Black Needs charging battery.
White Needs changing battery.
(1) Battery
Directions for Storage
CAUTION
• When connecting the battery, do not reverse the polarities.
Connection with reverse polarities will cause spark and
troubles to the battery and electrical system in the tractor.
• 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.
• Reversing the steps may cause shortcircuiting, should a
metallic tool touch the terminals.
• When storing the tractor for long periods of time, remove the
battery from the tractor and store in a cool, dry place.
G-19
G GENERAL
(2) Indicator
W1042636
W1042912
KiSC issued 06, 2007 A
If the