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2. If the battery fluid level is correct, or between the
“UPPER LEVEL” and “LOWER LEVEL” lines,
simply recharge the battery.
Replace the battery if the indicator does not turn
blue after charging.
CAUTION
• Whenever battery fluid has been added,
either charge the battery or run the vehicle
for a while. It is especially important in cold
weather as the battery can freeze up and be
damaged.
• Do not add so much fluid that the fluid in the
battery rises above the “UPPER LEVEL” line.
With the fluid above the “UPPER LEVEL”,
fluid could leak out and corrode the battery
terminals.
• If you do not use the vehicle for an extended
period, remove the battery.
3 Cleaning the terminals
Use warm water and sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) to remove any white powder caused by corro-
sion.
If a terminal is seriously corroded, remove the bat-
tery cable and clean the terminal with a wire brush
or sandpaper.
After cleaning, apply a thin coat of grease to the ter-
minals.
DANGER
BATTERY FLUID IS DILUTE SULFURIC ACID
AND CAN HARM MOST THINGS IT
TOUCHES, INCLUDING HUMAN SKIN AND
CLOTHING. IF YOU GET IT ON YOUR SKIN
OR CLOTHING, FLUSH IT OFF WITH SOAP
AND WATER. IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY GET
BATTERY FLUID IN YOUR EYES, WASH
YOUR EYES WITH LOTS OF CLEAN WATER
THEN PROMPTLY SEE AN EYE DOCTOR
FOR TREATMENT.
WARNING
Do not use the battery with the fluid below
the “LOWER” level line. The battery would
deteriorate rapidly, and it could overheat or
explode.
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