MacDon 9000 - Electrical System; Battery

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Electrical System
BATTERY
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WARNING:
• Gas given off by battery electrolyte is explosive.
Keep all smoking materials, sparks and flames
away from batteries.
•
Follow proper charging and boosting proced-
ures given in this section .
• Ventlate when charging in enclosed space .
• Nways wear protective eye-wear when working
near batteries.
•
Do not tip batteries more than 45· to avoid
electrolyte loss.
• Battery electrolyte
causes severe bums. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children.
• If electrolyte is spilled or sp,ashed on clothing
or the body, neutralize it immediately with a
solution of baking soda and water , then rinse
with clean water.
• Electrolyte splashed
into the eyes is extremely
dangerous. Should this occur, force the eye
open and flood with cool, clean water for five
minutes. Call a doctor immediately.
•
To avoid shocks, bums or damage to electrical
system, disconnect battery ground cable before
working in an area where you might acciden-
tally contact electrical components.
BE CAREFUL AROUND BATTERIES
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