The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas
during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or seriously
hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a face shield, or
have a skilled mechanic do the battery
maintenance.
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Battery Storage
Battery
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Battery Charging,
Refer to
on page
.
If you plan to store your ATV, we recommend you remove the battery
and store it where it can be charged at least every 30 days to maintain its
service life.
If you do not remove the battery, we recommend disconnecting the
battery cables (negative cable first).
You will get the best storage results from removing the battery and slow
charging it every 30 days (see
page
).
Before you remove the battery, be sure to read all the information that
follows, as well as the information on the battery label.
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