SHOP MANUAL
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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Battery hazard prevention
Battery electrolyte contains diluted sulfuric acid and gener-
ates hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is highly explosive, and
improper handling can cause death or serious injury, or
fire. Do not allow electrolyte to contact skin or eyes. Always
wear safety goggles and protective clothing when servicing
batteries. Wash hands after touching batteries and connec-
tors. Use of acid-resistant gloves is recommended. Always
observe the following precautions.
• Do not smoke or bring any flame near battery.
• When working with batteries, always wear safety goggles,
protective clothing, and acid-resistant gloves.
• If you spill battery electrolyte on yourself or your clothes,
immediately flush area with water.
• If battery electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush them im-
mediately with large quantities of water and get immediate
medical attention from a physician familiar with this injury.
• If you accidentally drink battery electrolyte, call a poison
prevention center immediately and get immediate medical
attention from a physician familiar with this injury.
• When cleaning top surface of battery, wipe it with a clean,
damp cloth. Never use gasoline, thinner, or any other or-
ganic solvent or detergent.
• Tighten battery caps.
• If battery electrolyte is frozen, do not charge battery or
start engine with power from another source. This could
cause the battery to explode and start a fire.
• When charging battery or starting with power from an-
other source in cold temperatures let battery electrolyte
thaw and check that there is no leakage of battery electro-
lyte before starting operation.
• Always remove battery from machine before charging.
• Do not use or charge battery if battery electrolyte level
is below LOW LEVEL line. This can cause an explosion.
Periodically check battery electrolyte level and add distilled
water to bring electrolyte level to FULL LEVEL line.
• Before maintaining or working with batteries, turn starter
switch to "O" (OFF) position. Since there is a potential
hazard that sparks could be generated, always do the fol-
lowing:
• Do not let tools, rings or other metal objects make any
contact between battery terminals. Do not leave tools or
other metal objects lying near battery.
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