Honda BF8D - Battery Service

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CHEMICAL HAZARD: Battery
electrolyte contains sulfuric
acid. Contact with eyes or
skin, even through clothing,
may cause severe burns.
Wear a faceshield and
protective clothing.
Keep flames and sparks away,
and do not smoke in the area.
ANTIDOTE: If electrolyte gets
into your eyes, flush
thoroughly with warm water
for at least 15 minutes and
call a physician immediately.
KEEPOUTOFREACHOF
CHILDREN.
Batteries produce explosive
gases: If ignited, an explosion
can cause serious injury or
blindness. Provide adequate
ventilation when charging.
POISON: Electrolyte is
poison.
ANTIDOTE
External: Flush thoroughly
with water.
Internal: Drink large
quantities of water or milk.
Follow with milk of
magnesia or vegetable oil,
and call a physician
immediately.
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Battery Service
Battery handling differs according
to the type of the battery and the
instructions described below might
not be applicable to the battery of
your outboard. Refer to the
battery manufacturer’s
instructions.
Battery check interval:
The spark plugs must be securely
tightened. An improperly tightened
plug can become very hot and may
cause engine damage.
MAINTENANCE
Check that the battery cables are
connected securely.
If the battery terminals are
contaminated or corroded, remove
the battery and clean the terminals.
Before each use.
If installing new spark plugs, tighten
1/2 turn after the spark plugs seat to
compress the washers.
If reinstalling used spark plugs,
tighten 1/8 1/4 turn after the spark
plugs seat to compress the washers.
Reinstall the spark plug caps.
Reinstall the engine cover.
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