Kubota BX24 Workshop Manual

6-S8
BX24, RCK54(P)-23BX, RCK60B-23BX, LA240, BT601, WSM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Specific Gravity
1. Check the specific gravity of the electrolyte in each cell with a
hydrometer.
2. When the electrolyte temperature differs from that at which the
hydrometer was calibrated, correct the specific gravity reading
following the formula mentioned in (Reference).
3. If the specific gravity is less than 1.215 (after it is corrected for
temperature), charge or replace the battery.
4. If the specific gravity differs between any two cells by more than
0.05, replace the battery.
NOTE
• Hold the hydrometer tube vertical without removing it from
the electrolyte.
• Do not suck too much electrolyte into the tube.
• Allow the float to move freely and hold the hydrometer at eye
level.
• The hydrometer reading must be taken at the highest
electrolyte level.
(Reference)
• Specific gravity slightly varies with temperature. To be exact, the
specific gravity decreases by 0.0007 with an increase of 1 °C
(0.0004 with an increase of 1 °F) in temperature, and increases
by 0.0007 with a decreases of 1 °C (0.0004 with a decrease of 1
°F).
Therefore, using 20 °C (68 °F) as a reference, the specific gravity
reading must be corrected by the following formula :
- Specific gravity at 20 °C = Measured value + 0.0007 
(electrolyte temperature  20 °C)
- Specific gravity at 68 °F = Measured value + 0.0004 
(electrolyte temperature  68 °F)
At an electrolyte temperature of 20 °C (68 °F)
W10127630
(2) Main Switch
Main Switch Connector Voltage
1. Remove the under cover panel.
2. Disconnect the 4P connector (4) and remove the main switch (1).
3. Measure the voltage with a voltmeter across the connector 30
(red) terminal and chassis.
4. If the voltage differs from the battery voltage (11 to 14 V), the
wiring harness is faulty.
W10135530
Specific Gravity State of Charge
1.260 Sp. Gr. 100 % Charged
1.230 Sp. Gr. 75 % Charged
1.200 Sp. Gr. 50 % Charged
1.170 Sp. Gr. 25 % Charged
1.140 Sp. Gr. Very Little Useful Capacity
1.110 Sp. Gr. Discharged
(a) Good
(b) Bad
(c) Bad
Voltage
Connector 30 terminal
– chassis
Approx. battery voltage
(1) Main Switch (2) 4P Connector
KiSC issued 08, 2019 A

Kubota BX24 Specifications

General

Engine Power	23 hp (17.2 kW)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Brakes	Wet disc
Power Steering	Yes
Rear PTO	540 RPM
Hydraulic System Type	Open center
3-Point Hitch	Category I
Engine Type	Diesel
Wheelbase	55.1 inches
Width	44.5 inches
Height	85.4 inches
PTO Power	17.7 hp
Gears	2-range (Hi/Lo)