Kubota U50-5, Operating Instructions Manual

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Maintenance
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Battery service
Battery - check
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Open the side cover (page 155).
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The battery charge must be checked on the charge indicator (2)
according to the operating instructions of the battery manufac-
turer.
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Check battery (3) for tight fit, if necessary screw tight.
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Check battery poles for cleanness, if necessary clean and grease with petroleum jelly.

Close the side cover.
The battery can become damaged or may explode if the following instructions are not observed. Reg-
ular maintenance can extend the life cycle of the battery considerably.
- For refillable-type batteries, never charge or use when the electrolyte level is below the [LOW-
ER] (lower limit level) mark.
- Check the fluid level regularly and top up distilled water as required so that the electrolyte level
is between the [UPPER] and [LOWER] levels.
- Check the battery regularly.
When servicing a battery, always wear suitable protective gloves and eye protection.
Be careful when cleaning the positive terminal (1) - risk
of short circuit! Do not use metal tools.
How to read the indicator
State of indicator display
Green Specific gravity of electrolyte and quality
of electrolyte are both in good condition.
Black Needs charging battery.
White Needs replacing battery.
Do not open maintenance-free batteries!
STOP
1 1
2 2
3 3