Installing/Uninstalling And Replacing The Battery - Kubota KX015-4 Operating Instructions Manual

Check the electrolyte level in the battery, adding distilled water if required.
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When disconnecting and connecting the battery, always observe the specified order ! risk of short
STOP
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 instructions of the charger manufacturer. Choose
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the normal (gentle) charging method.
Clean the battery after charging and replenish the electrolyte, if necessary.
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Check the acid density with a hydrometer. The acid density should be between 1.24 and 1.28 kg/L. If the acid
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density differs considerably among the individual cells of a battery, the battery probably has a defect. Check
the affected battery with a battery tester and contact trained personnel.

Installing/uninstalling and replacing the battery

When disconnecting and connecting the battery, always observe the specified order ! risk of short
STOP
circuit.
Make the battery accessible.
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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 plus terminal cover and take off the cable clamp. Put the clamp to the side so that contact with
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the positive terminal is excluded.
Remove the battery retainer and lift the battery out of the swivel frame.
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When replacing the battery, always install a battery of the same type with the same power rating and
the same dimensions.
Before installation, cover the battery terminals and cable clamps with petroleum jelly.
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Install the battery in the swivel frame and fasten it with the battery retainer. Check the battery for tightness
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! do not operate the excavator with a loose battery.
Connect the positive cable clamp to the positive terminal (+) of the battery, install the positive terminal cover.
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Connect the negative terminal (-) of the battery, install the negative terminal cover.
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