Kubota L3302 Operator's Manual page 120

PERIODIC SERVICE
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.
(1) Negative cable
(2) Positive cable
Charging the battery
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
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(2) Indicator
(3) Terminal
(4) Stopper
SERVICE EVERY 100 HOURS
• When the battery is being activated, hydrogen
and oxygen gases in the battery are extremely
explosive. Keep away open sparks and flames
from the battery at all times, especially when
charging the battery.
• When charging the battery, make sure that the
vent caps are securely in place if equipped.
• 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.
• Never check the battery charge by placing a
metal object across the posts. Use a voltmeter
or hydrometer.
(1) Battery
1. To charge the battery normally, connect the positive
terminal of battery to the positive terminal of
charger, and the negative terminal of battery to the
negative terminal of charger. Then recharge in the
standard fashion.
A boost charge is only for emergencies. Boost
charge will partially charge the battery at a high rate
and in a short time. When using a boost-charged
battery, it is necessary to recharge the battery as
early as possible. Failure to recharge the battery
may shorten the service life of battery. The battery
is charged if the indicator display turns green from
black.
Replacing the battery
When exchanging an old battery for a new one, use the
battery of equal specification shown in the following
table.
Reserve
Battery type Volts (V) capacity
[Manual
transmis-
12
sion type]
75D23R
[HST type]
12
80D26R
*1 CCA means Cold cranking ampere.
Normal
CCA (SAE)
charging
*1
(A)
(min) rate (A)
110 580 6.5
120 600 7.5
L3302,L3902