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BATTERY - GASOLINE VEHICLES
See General Warnings on page 7.
DANGER
• Battery - Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and service area.
Ventilate when charging or operating vehicle in an enclosed area. Wear a full face shield and rubber gloves
when working on or near batteries.
• Tools, wires, and metal objects can cause sparks when shorted across a battery.
• Follow all instructions carefully when working with batteries.
• Charge battery in a well-ventilated area only.
• Battery - Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidotes:
- External: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately.
- Internal: Drink large quantities of milk or water followed with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil. Call a
physician immediately.
• Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
WARNING
• Do not jump start a dead battery using another battery and jumper cables.
The battery in the gasoline vehicle is a 12-volt, low maintenance battery that requires infrequent watering (Figure 37).
Any corrosion around the positive (+) or negative (-) terminals should be washed off with a solution of baking soda and water
(1 cup (237 mL) per gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse solution off the battery. Do not allow this solution to enter battery. Be sure
terminals are tight (battery terminals should be tightened to 144 in-lb (16 N-m). Let the terminals dry and then spray them
with Battery Terminal Protector Spray. See preceding and following WARNINGS
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