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L510010-03
C.C.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE - 11
BATTERY
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is a corrosive acid and should
be handled with care. If electrolyte is spilled or
splashed on any part of the body, IMMEDIATELY
fl ush the exposed area with liberal amounts of water
and obtain medical aid as soon as possible. Safety
glasses and rubber gloves are recommended when
handling batteries or fi lling with electrolyte.
WARNING
Hydrogen gases that escape from the battery when
charging are highly explosive. Do not use jumper
cables and a booster battery to start the engine. Do
not recharge a weak battery in the boat. Remove
the battery from the boat and recharge in a well
ventilated area away from fuel vapors, sparks and
open fl ames.
Follow maintenance instructions and warnings as
supplied by the battery manufacturer. If this information
is not available, follow these guidelines for the proper
battery care.
• Do not operate the engine with an open in
the battery circuit, as this may cause damage to
the alternator. Make sure that all connections are
clean and secure.
• When removing the battery cables, always
remove negative (-) cable fi rst, and then remove
the positive (+) cable. When installing battery
cables, install the positive (+) cable fi rst, then
install the negative (-) cable.
• Periodically check the battery for signs of
corrosion, frayed battery leads or cracked case.
Repair or replace as necessary.
• Periodically check the electrolyte level. Add
distilled water to bring up to the proper levels.
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