2015 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Owners Manual - Page 130
2015 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 129 Battery Installation that the rubber dampers on the battery • Check holder and the floor board are properly in place. the battery in place on the rubber damper. • Put Connect the three positive cables to the (+) termi• nal, and then connect the negative cable to the (-) terminal. ○Be sure to reconnect any other cables. NOTE a light coat of grease on the terminals to pre• Put vent corrosion. • Reinstall the battery cover and holder. WARNING Loose battery cables can create sparks which can cause a fire or explosion resulting in injury or death. Make sure the battery terminal screws are tightened securely and the covers are installed over the terminals. Battery Characteristics The battery installed in this vehicle is a sealed type, and the sealing strip should not be removed at any time after the specified electrolyte has been installed in the battery for initial service. It is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water. However, in order to maximize battery life and ensure that it will provide the power needed to start your vehicle you must properly maintain the battery's charge. When used regularly, the charging system in your vehicle helps keep the battery fully charged. If your vehicle is only used occasionally or for short periods of time, the battery is more likely to discharge. Due to their internal composition, batteries continually self discharge. The discharge rate depends on the type of battery and ambient temperature. As temperatures rise, so does the discharge rate. Every 15°C (59°F) doubles the rate. Electrical accessories, such as digital clocks and computer memory, also draw current from the battery even when the key is switched off. Combine such "key-off" draws with hot temperature, and a battery can go from fully charged to completely discharged in a matter of days. Self-discharge Temperature 40°C (104°F) 25°C (77°F) 0°C (32°F) Approx. Number of Days From 100% Charged to 100% discharged Lead-Antimony Battery 100 Days 200 Days 550 Days Lead-Calcium Battery 300 Days 600 Days 950 Days j