Kubota M5040, Workshop Manual

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M5040, M6040, M7040, WSM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Condition Indicator
1. Check the battery condition by reading the indicator (2).
IMPORTANT
Q
• The factory installed battery is of non-refillable type. If the
indicator turns white, do not charge the battery but replace
it with new one.
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Recharging
CAUTION
• When the battery is being activated, hydrogen and oxygen
gases in the battery are extremely explosive. Keep open
sparks and flames away from the battery at all times,
especially when charging the battery.
• 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 battery charge by placing a metal object across
the posts.
Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.
1. To slow charge the battery (1), connect the battery positive
terminal (3) to the charge positive terminal and the negative (2)
to the negative, then recharge in the standard fashion.
2. A boost charge is only for emergencies. It 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 do this will shorten the battery’s service life.
3. The battery is charge if the indicator display turns green from
black.
4. When exchanging an old battery for a new one, use battery of
equal specification shown in table.
Table
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State of indicator display
Green
Specific gravity of electrolyte and quality of
electrolyte are both in good condition.
Black Needs charging battery
White Needs changing battery
(1) Battery (2) Indicator
Battery Type Volts (V) Capacity at 5H.R. (A.H.)
GP31 (105E41R) 12 85.3
Reserve Capacity (min) Cold Cranking Amps Normal Charging Rate (A)
160 900 11
(1) Battery
(2) Negative Terminal (3) Positive Terminal
(4) Indicator
KiSC issued 06, 2008 A