Kubota — Battery Charging
Maintenance
From a Kubota operator's manual covering: GL 11000, GL 7000, GL 9000, GL11000, GL11000-STD, GL11000-USA, GL6000, GL6000-AUS, GL6000-STD, GL7000, GL7000-STD, GL7000-USA…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kubota GL 11000, Kubota GL 7000, Kubota GL 9000, Kubota GL11000-STD, Kubota GL11000-USA, Kubota GL6000, Kubota GL6000-AUS, Kubota GL6000-STD, Kubota GL7000-STD, Kubota GL7000-USA, Kubota Z482 / D722 engine, Kubota Z482 engine
Before you start
- DO NOT use or charge the battery if fluid level is below the LOWER mark.
- Keep sparks and flames away from the battery.
Procedure
- Make sure each electrolyte level is to the bottom of vent wells; add distilled water.
- Connect the charger positive terminal to the battery positive terminal, negative to negative.
- Recharge in the normal manner; quick recharging is only for emergencies.
- Recharge the battery as early as possible or battery life will be shortened.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Constant charging rate 6.0 amperes; specific gravity 1.270 to 1.290 at 20°C when charged
Full service-parts list: Kubota GL 11000 →, Kubota GL 7000 →, Kubota GL 9000 →, Kubota GL11000-STD →, Kubota GL11000-USA →, Kubota GL6000 →, Kubota GL6000-AUS →, Kubota GL6000-STD →, Kubota GL7000-STD →, Kubota GL7000-USA →, Kubota Z482 engine →
Source: Kubota 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.