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Maintenance
Read the following safety guidelines before servicing batteries.
• A 4% or higher concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive.
• Be sure that the key switch is o and all electrical accessories are
turned o before starting work on vehicle.
• Never disconnect a circuit under load at a battery terminal.
• Batteries are heavy. Use proper liing techniques when moving
them. Always li the battery with a commercially available battery
liing device. Use care not to tip batteries when removing or
installing them; spilled electrolyte can cause burns and damage.
• The electrolyte in a storage battery is an acid solution which can
cause severe burns to the skin and eyes. Treat all electrolyte spills
to the body and eyes with extended flushing with clear water.
Contact a physician immediately.
• Always wear a safety shield or approved safety goggles when
adding water or charging batteries.
• Overfilling batteries may result in electrolyte being expelled from
the battery during the charge cycle.
• The electrolyte is a solution of acid and water so skin contact
should be avoided. If contact is made, immediately rinse with
neutralizer solution.
• Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized with a solution of
1
/4 cup (60 ml) sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) dissolved in
1
1
/2 gallons (6 liters) of water and flushed with water.
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