Maintenance
64
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EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get immediate medical attention.
Antidote (INTERNAL):
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Drink large quantities of water or milk
followed by milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Get immediate
medical attention.
Batteries also generate explosive hydro-
gen gas; therefore, you should always fol-
low these preventive measures:
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Charge batteries in a well-ventilated ar-
ea.
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Keep batteries away from fire, sparks, or
open flames (for example: welding
equipment, lighted cigarettes, and so
on.)
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DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
dling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTIC
FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Follow the manual of the battery for the han-
dling of the battery. Batteries vary among
manufacturers. Therefore the following proce-
dures may not always apply. Consult your
battery manufacturer’s instructions.
Procedure
1. Disconnect and remove the battery from
the boat. Always disconnect the black
negative cable first to prevent the risk of
shorting.
2. Clean the battery casing and terminals.
Fill each cell to the upper level with dis-
tilled water.
3. Store the battery on a level surface in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated place out of di-
rect sunlight.
4. Once a month, check the specific gravity
of the electrolyte and recharge as re-
quired to prolong battery life.
EMU28442
Flushing power unit
Perform this procedure right after operation
for the most thorough flushing.
CAUTION:
ECM01530
Do not perform this procedure while the
engine is running. The water pump may be
damaged and severe damage from over-
heating can result.
1. After shutting off the engine, unscrew the
garden hose connector from the fitting on
the bottom cowling.
2. Screw the garden hose adapter onto a
garden hose, which is connected to a
fresh water supply, and then connect it to
the garden hose connector.
1. Fitting
2. Garden hose connector
3. Garden hose adapter
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