Owner’s Guide
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Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
MAINTENANCE
Wear eye protection when you service the vehicle. Be careful when you
do work around batteries, use solvents or compressed air.
To decrease the risk of electrical arc, which can cause a battery explo-
sion, disable all electrical loads from the battery before you remove the
battery wires.
Use wrenches with insulation to decrease the risk of a short-circuit if a
wrench falls across the battery terminals. A battery short-circuit can
cause an explosion.
The electrolyte in a battery is an acid solution which can cause burns to the skin and
eyes. Completely clean all electrolyte spills that contact the body and eyes with clear
water. Contact a physician immediately.
Neutralize electrolyte spills with a solution of 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda) mixed in 1 quart (1 liter) of water. Clean with water.
Be careful when you use the aerosol containers near battery terminals. Use a metal
container that has insulation to prevent an explosion.