Battery Troubleshooting - Kubota SIDEKICK RTV-XG850 Operator's Manual

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble
Exhaust fumes are colored.
Engine overheats.
Engine diagnostic light comes on.
Engine will not idle.
If you have any questions, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.

BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble
The starter does not function.
From beginning starter does not function,
and lights soon become dim.
When viewed from top, the top of plates
look whitish.
Recharging is impossible.
Terminals are severely corroded and heat
up.
Battery electrolyte level drops rapidly.
If you have any questions, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer.
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Cause
Low grade fuel is used.
Air cleaner is clogged.
Excessive engine oil.
Piston ring is worn or stuck.
Engine is overloaded.
Engine oil is insufficient.
Low coolant level.
The motor driven fan does not turn.
Dirty radiator core or grille screens.
Coolant flow route corroded.
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Spark plug defective.
Faulty spark plug.
Accelerator pedal and cable are not put back in
place.
Cause
Battery overused until
lights are dim.
Battery has not been
recharged.
Poor terminal connec-
tion.
Battery life expired.
Insufficient charging.
Battery was used with
an insufficient amount
of electrolyte.
Battery was used too
much without recharg-
ing.
Battery life expired.
Poor terminal connec-
tion.
There is a crack or pin
holes in the electrolytic
cells.
Charging system trou-
ble.
Use specified fuel.
Clean or replace the air cleaner element.
Reduce to the specified oil level.
Consult your KUBOTA Dealer.
Lower speed or reduce load.
Replenish engine oil.
Fill cooling system to the correct level; check ra-
diator and hoses for loose connections or leaks.
Check to see if the fuse is not blown.
Check the electric system.
Remove all trash.
Flush cooling system.
Consult your KUBOTA Dealer.
Adjust the spark plug gap or replace it.
Replace the spark plug.
Check pedal and cable.
Consult your KUBOTA Dealer.
Countermeasure
Charge battery suffi-
ciently.
Clean the terminal and
tighten securely.
Renew battery.
Charge battery suffi-
ciently.
Add distilled water and
charge the battery.
Charge battery suffi-
ciently.
Replace battery.
Clean the terminal and
tighten securely.
Replace battery.
Consult your local KU-
BOTA Dealer.
BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING
Countermeasure
Preventive measure
Charge the battery properly.
Keep the terminal clean and tight.
Apply grease and treat with anti-cor-
rosives.
Battery must be serviced properly be-
fore initial use.
Regularly check the electrolyte level.
Charge the battery properly.
Keep the terminal clean and tight.
Apply grease and treat with anti-cor-
rosives.
RTV-XG850

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