Kohler — Clean Battery
Maintenance
From a Kohler operator's manual covering: 125REZGT, 30--125REZGT, 30REZG, 30REZGT, 50REZG, 70REZGT. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 125REZGT, Kohler 30REZG, Kohler 30REZGT, Kohler 50REZG, Kohler 70REZGT
Before you start
- Wear protective goggles and clothing; battery acid may cause blindness and burn skin.
Procedure
- Clean the battery by wiping it with a damp cloth; keep connections dry and tight.
- If corrosion exists, disconnect the cables and remove corrosion with a wire brush.
- Clean the battery and cables with a solution of baking soda and water; do not allow the solution to enter battery cells.
- Flush with clean water and wipe with a dry cloth.
- After reconnecting the cables, coat the terminals with petroleum jelly, silicon grease, or other nonconductive grease.
Tools required
- Wire brush Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Full service-parts list: Kohler 125REZGT →, Kohler 30REZG →, Kohler 30REZGT →, Kohler 50REZG →, Kohler 70REZGT →
Source: Kohler operator's 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.