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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SHOP MANUAL
Figure 10
Battery hazard prevention
Battery electrolyte contains sulphuric acid and can quickly
burn the skin and eat holes in clothing. If you spill acid on
yourself, immediately flush the area with water.
Battery acid could cause blindness if splashed
into the eyes. If acid gets into the eyes, flush
them immediately with largequantities of water
and see a doctor at once.
If you accidentally drink acid, drink a large quantity
of water or milk, beaten egg or vegetable oil.
Call a doctor or hospital immediately!
When working with batteries ALWAYS wear safety glasses
Batteries generate hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is very EXPLOSIVE,
and is easily ignited with a small spark or flame.
Before working with batteries, turn the starter switch to the OFF- position, and the battery main
switch must be turned OFF.
Avoid short-circuiting the battery terminals through accidental contact with metallic objects, such
as tools, across the terminals.
When removing or installing, check which is the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal.
Removing the batteries:
1. Disconnect ÷ terminal connected to the earth point.
2. Disconnect the battery cable between the batteries.
3. Disconnect + terminal connected to the starter.
When installing the batteries, carry out the procedure in the opposite order, 3 - 2 - 1.
Tighten the battery caps securely.
When removing any battery cap, wear rubber gloves to prevent electrolyte contact
with the skin.
Tighten the battery terminals securely, check that the terminals are not loose by
trying to move the battery cables by hand.
Loosened terminals can generate sparks and lead to an explosion.
·Never shut off main switch when engine are running
·Keep the batteries in good condition.
·Batteri power assistance: see Operating and Maintenance manual
·When exchanging electrical components: allways turn off the bat-
tery main switch.
·Remember that a open circuit symptom in a warning light circuit
might be a broken bulb.
NOTE
Figure 11
Never turn off battery mainSwitch when ignition is on
Leave battery main switch on for atleast 5 minutes after engine has
completely stopped.
WARNING
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