Checking The Battery Condition - Kubota L3301 Operator's Manual

SERVICE EVERY 100 HOURS
4. Retighten the lock nut.
(1) Lock nut
(2) Brake rod

7. Checking the battery condition

DANGER
To avoid the possibility of battery explosion:
For the refillable type battery, follow the following
instructions.
• Do not use or charge the refillable type battery
if the fluid level is below the [LOWER] (lower
limit level) mark. Otherwise, battery-component-
parts may prematurely deteriorate, which may
shorten the service life of battery or cause an
explosion.
• Check the fluid level regularly and add distilled
water as required so that the fluid level is
between the [UPPER] and [LOWER] levels.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Never remove the battery cap while the engine
is running.
• Keep the electrolyte away from eyes, hands,
and clothes. If you are spattered with the
L3301,L3901
(A) Free travel
electrolyte, 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 an eye protection and rubber gloves when
working around the battery.
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.
How to read the indicator
1. Check the battery condition by reading the
indicator.
(1) Battery
State of indicator display
Specific gravity of electrolyte and quality of
Green
electrolyte are both in good condition.
Black Needs charging battery.
White Needs replacing battery.
NOTE :
• The factory-installed battery is of non-refillable
type. If the indicator turns white, do not charge
the battery but replace it with a new one.
Checking the battery cable connections
1. Be sure to wire the battery cable as shown in the
following figure.
2. Tighten the terminal until the stopper comes in
contact.
PERIODIC SERVICE
(2) Indicator
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