Charging The Battery - Kubota SIDEKICK RTV-XG850 Operator's Manual

PERIODIC SERVICE
away completely with water immediately and
seek 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.
NOTE :
• The factory-installed battery is a non-refillable
type.
If the battery is weak, charge the battery or
replace it with a new one.
IMPORTANT :
• Mishandling the battery shortens the service life
and adds to maintenance costs.
The original battery is maintenance free, but
needs some servicing.
If the battery is weak, the engine will be difficult
to start and the lights will be dim. It is important
to check the battery periodically.
• When exchanging an old battery for a new one,
use battery of equal specification in the
following table.
Battery
Volts (V)
type
SMF 26-560 12
(For non-accessible maintenance-free type batteries.)
Maintenance-free, non-accessible
designed to eliminate the need to add water. Yet the
volume of electrolyte above plates may eventually
become depleted due to abnormal conditions such as
high heat or improper regulator setting. Use a voltmeter
to check the state of charge.
(See the following reference chart to determine if
charging is necessary.)
Battery voltage
12.6
12.4
12.2
12.0
11.8

6.1 Charging the battery

DANGER
To avoid serious injury or death:
• When the battery is being activated, hydrogen
and oxygen gases in the battery are extremely
explosive. Keep open sparks and flames away
68
Reserve Capacity at
Cold crank-
capacity 20 hrs (A.
ing amps
(min)
86 560
batteries
Reference state of charge
100% (full charge)
75%
50%
25%
0%
from the battery at all times, especially when
charging the battery.
Read and heed the battery safety label.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• 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.
• If the battery cable is loose, it can cause sparks
or an explosion.
Tighten the battery terminals securely and make
sure the covers are installed on both the
negative and positive terminals.
• Never check battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts.
Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.
1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface.
2. Stop the engine.
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EVERY 100 HOURS OR 3000 KM
RTV-XG850