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SAFETY
Maintenance Precautions
Disconnect the battery
Disconnect the battery before working on
the electrical system or doing any welding.
Remove the negative (ā) battery cable ļ¬rst.
When reconnecting the battery, connect the
negative (ā) battery cable last.
Avoid battery hazards
ļæ½ Batteries contain sulfuric acid which will
damage eyes or skin on contact.
ā¢ If acid contacts eyes, ļ¬ush immediately
with clean water and get prompt medical
attention.
ā¢ If acid is accidentally swallowed, drink
large quantities of water or milk and call
a physician immediately.
ā¢ If acid contacts skin or clothing, wash off
immediately with clean water.
ļæ½
Wear safety glasses and gloves when
working with batteries.
ļæ½
Batteries generate ļ¬ammable and explosive
gases. Keep arcs, sparks, flames and
lighted tobacco away.
ļæ½
Use a ļ¬ashlight to check battery electrolyte
level.
ļæ½
Stop the engine and shut off electrical
equipment while inspecting or handling
the battery.
ļæ½
Do not short circuit the battery posts with
metal items.
ļæ½
Always unfasten the negative (ā) battery
cable ļ¬rst when disconnecting the battery
cable. Always connect the negative
(ā) battery cable last when fastening the
battery cable.
ļæ½
Loose battery terminals may result in
sparks. Be sure to fasten terminals
tightly.
ļæ½
Make sure the vent caps are tightened
securely.
ļæ½
Do not charge a battery or jump-start the
engine if the battery is frozen. Warm to
15Ā°C (60Ā°F) or the battery may explode.
ļæ½
Do not use the battery when the fluid
level is below the lower level. Doing so
will hasten the deterioration of the internal
portions of the battery and shorten the
battery life, and can also cause rupturing
(or an explosion).
ļæ½
Do not ļ¬ll the battery above the upper level.
Doing so could cause the ļ¬uid to leak,
contact and damage the skin, or cause
parts to corrode.
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