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Danger Danger
Do not throw, drop, tilt or upset the battery, or
allow it to undergo physical impact.
Doing so could cause the electrolyte to leak.
If contact of the electrolyte with the eye, skin,
or clothing occurs, immediately wash it off with
plenty of water.
In particular, if eye contact or ingestion
occurs, immediately seek medical treatment.
If the electrolyte spills over the machine etc.,
wipe away with a wet cloth and flush the
affected area with plenty of water.
The electrolyte contained in the battery is
sulfuric acid.
Contact of the electrolyte (sulfuric acid) with
the skin could cause blindness or burns.
Contact of the electrolyte with the machine
etc. could cause damage to the machine.
Danger Danger
Do not allow anyone to handle the battery who
does not fully understand the correct battery
handling procedures and relevant dangers.
When handling the battery, wear protective
glasses and rubber gloves, etc.
If the battery has an unusual odor, if the
electrolyte level goes down unusually fast, or
if the electrolyte leaks, do not continue to use
the battery.
Failure to observe these precautions could
cause a fire, explosion, etc.
Caution
If the electrolyte overflows, neutralize it with
bicarbonate etc. until the bubbles disappear,
and wash out with plenty of water.
Failure to do so could cause corrosion of the
surrounding area or environmental pollution.
If deformation of the exterior of the battery is
observed, do not continue to use it.
Doing so could result in damage to the battery
or electrolyte leaks.
Use extra care when handling the battery,
and if any problems are found, replace the
battery with a new one.
Carry or store the battery with care so that it
does not fall or become damaged.
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Inspection of the battery
Before inspecting the battery, be sure to stop
the engine and remove the key.
Danger Danger
Do not allow anyone to handle the battery who
does not fully understand the correct battery
handling procedures and relevant dangers.
When handling the battery, wear protective
glasses and rubber gloves, etc. The
electrolyte may cause blindness or burns.
Never use an open flame when inspecting the
battery.
Do not connect the positive and negative
battery terminals to each other using a
metallic tool etc.
Doing so could cause a fire or explosion.
Always keep the electrolyte level above the
LOWER (minimum level line) limit.
Failure to do so could cause the battery life to
be shortened or cause explosion.
Loose connections between cable and
terminal, or corroded terminals could cause a
fire or explosion.
Warning
Before handling the battery such as for
purposes of inspection etc, touch a metal part
of the machine body with your bare hand in
order to remove static electricity.
Static electricity could cause a fire.
When cleaning the battery, do not use dry
cloth or tissue paper, etc.
Static electricity could cause a fire.
When adding distilled water, keep the
electrolyte level below the UPPER (maximum
level line) limit.
Failure to do so could cause the electrolyte to
leak.
LM331
Electrical system
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General inspection and repair