Battery Troubleshooting - Kubota ZD1600 Series Operator's Manual

BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING

BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom (if)
The starter does not function.
The starter does not function from the
beginning, and lights soon become dim.
When viewed from the top, the top of the
plates look whitish.
Recharging is impossible.
Terminals are severely corroded and
heated up.
The battery electrolyte level drops rapid-
ly.
If you have any questions, contact your local Kubota Dealer.
ZD1611LF,ZD1611RLF,ZD1611RL
Cause
• Battery overuse, dim •
lights.
•
• The battery has not
been recharged.
• Poor terminal con- •
nection.
• The battery life has •
expired.
• Insufficient charging. •
• The battery was used •
with an insufficient
amount of electrolyte.
• The battery was used •
too much without re-
charging.
• The battery life has •
expired.
• Poor terminal con- •
nection.
• There is a crack or •
pin holes in the elec-
trolytic cells.
• Charging system •
trouble.
Remedy
Charge the battery • Charge the battery properly.
sufficiently.
Adjust the fan belt.
Clean the terminal • Keep the terminal clean and tight.
and tighten securely. Apply grease and treat with anti-cor-
rosives.
Replace the battery.
Charge the battery • The battery must be serviced prop-
sufficiently. erly before initial use.
Add distilled water • Regularly check the electrolyte lev-
and charge the bat- el.
tery.
Charge the battery • Charge the battery properly.
sufficiently.
Replace the battery.
Clean the terminal • Keep the terminal clean and tight.
and tighten securely. Apply grease and treat with anti-cor-
rosives.
Replace the battery.
Contact your local
Kubota Dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Preventive measure
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