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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Battery
The battery has the function to operate the various lights and many electric
accessories including the engine startup. For inspection and replacement, consult the
machine manufacturer.
Periodic Inspection and Maintenance
List → Refer to Page 5-36
Battery Handling Precautions
Keep the battery always clean. When it is left unclean, impurities enter in the battery
fluid and damage the battery plates or a short circuit occurs at the top of the battery,
which may shorten the battery life.
DANGER
Using or charging the battery with the battery fluid level being below the lower
limit may accelerate battery deterioration or induce heat generation or even
explosion.
If the battery fluid gets in your eyes, immediately wash them with large volume
of water for more than 5 minutes and seek medical treatment.
For ground of electrical components, "negative (-) ground method" has been
adopted.
When handling a metallic object such as a tool in the vicinity of the battery,
take care to prevent it from coming into contact with the positive (+) terminal.
As the machine itself is negative (-), any such contact can cause a short-circuit
and is very dangerous.
The battery generates extremely flammable hydrogen gas. Do not throw
sparks or use a fire near the battery. Failure to observe this precaution can
result in explosion should the hydrogen gas be ignited. Also, when wiping off
the spilled battery fluid, use a wet cloth to remove it.
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