Kubota T1880, Operator'S Manual

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45 PERIODIC SERVICE
B
Battery
To avoid personal injury:
A
Never remove the vent cap while the engine is
running. Keep electrolyte away from eyes,
hands and clothes. If you are spattered with it,
wash it away completely with water
immediately and get medical attention.
A Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when
working around battery.
Mishandling the battery shortens the service life and adds
to maintenance costs.
The original battery is a maintenance-free, non-
accessible type battery.
If the battery is weak, the engine will be difficult to start
and the lights will become dim. It is important to check the
battery periodically.
C
Battery Charging
To avoid the possibility of battery explosion:
For the refillable type battery, follow the
instructions below.
A
Do not use or charge the refillable type battery
if the fluid level is below the LOWER (lower limit
level) mark.
Otherwise, the battery component parts may
prematurely deteriorate, which may shorten the
battery's service life 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.
To avoid personal injury:
A
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.
A When charging battery, ensure that the vent
caps are securely in place (if equipped).
A
When disconnecting the cables from the
battery, start with the negative terminal first.
When connecting the cables to the battery,
start with the positive terminal first.
A
Never check battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts.
Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.
(For accessible maintainable type batteries with
removable vent caps.)
1. Make sure each electrolyte level is at the bottom of
vent wells, if necessary add distilled water in a well-
ventilated area.
2. The water in the electrolyte evaporates during
recharging. Liquid shortage damages the battery.
Excessive liquid spills over and damages the machine
body.
3. To slow charge the battery, connect the battery
positive terminal to the charger positive terminal and
the negative to the negative, then recharge in the
standard fashion.
4. A boost charge is only for emergencies. It will partially
charge the battery at a higher rate and in a short time.
When using a boost-charged battery, it is necessary to
recharge the battery as soon as possible.
Failure to do this will shorten the battery's service life.
5. When the specific gravity of electrolyte reaches
1.27~1.29 charge has completed.
6. When exchanging an old battery with new one, use a
battery of equal specification shown in
"SPECIFICATIONS".
(1) Battery
(1) Vent well
(2) Separator
(3) Electrolyte (A) "HIGHEST LEVEL "
(B) "LOWEST LEVEL"