Kawasaki Diesel MULE 4010 TRANS 4x4 (KAF950G9). Manual - part 121
17-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery
Ordinary Charging
DANGER
Batteries produce an explosive gas mixture of hy-
drogen and oxygen that can cause serious injury
and burns if ignited. Keep the battery away from
sparks and open flames during charging. When
using a battery charger, connect the battery to the
charger before turning on the charger. This proce-
dure prevents sparks at the battery terminals which
could ignite any battery gases.
NOTICE
Always remove the battery from the vehicle for
charging. If the battery is charged while still in-
stalled, battery electrolyte may spill and corrode
the frame or other parts of the vehicle.
Charging the battery at a rate higher than specified
may ruin the battery. Charging at a high rate causes
excess heat which can warp the plates and cause
internal shorting.
Higher-than-normal charging rates also cause the
plates to shed active material. Deposits will accu-
mulate, and can cause internal shorting.
If the temperature of the electrolyte rises above
45°C (113°F) during charging, reduce the charging
rate to lower the temperature, and increase charg-
ing time proportionately.
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Remove the battery (see Battery Removal).
NOTE
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Never attempt to charge a frozen battery.
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Allow it to warm up to room temperature before charg-
ing.
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Never leave a battery on a trickle charger longer than
48 hours. Serious damage to the battery will occur.
(Conventional Type Battery)
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Charge the battery with a current of 1 to 1.5 amps until the
specific gravity rises to 1.250 and temperature reaches
15.5°C (60°F).
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Refer to the Battery Charging Time Table for the charging.