Kohler — Battery Electrolyte and Specific Gravity Check
Maintenance
From a Kohler service manual covering: 7CCFKM, 7CCFKM / 7CCFKMR, 7CCKM, 7CCKM / 7CCKMR. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 7CCFKM, Kohler 7CCKM, Kohler K-582 engine
Before you start
- Sulfuric acid in batteries can cause severe injury or death
Procedure
- Remove filler caps and check electrolyte up to bottoms of filler holes.
- Refill with distilled water or clean tap water; do not add fresh electrolyte.
- Use battery hydrometer to check specific gravity of each cell.
- Adjust gravity reading for electrolyte temperature.
Tools required
- hydrometer Amazon
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Specs & values
- Fully charged 1.260 at 80°F (26.7°C)
- Charge if below 1.215 at 80°F
- Cell difference not to exceed +/-0.01
Full service-parts list: Kohler 7CCFKM →, Kohler 7CCKM →
Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.