Kyoeisha Baroness LM531, Service Manual

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General Inspection and Repair
Battery
Handling of the Battery
For safe use of the battery, observe the
following precautions:
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.
Do not use batteries with the electrolyte level
below LOWER LEVEL.
Doing so will shorten the battery operating life
and cause an explosion.
Do not continue using the battery if the
connection cable terminals are loose or the
terminals are corroded.
Failure to observe these precautions could
cause a fire or an explosion.
Warning
Before inspecting the battery or other work,
touch a metallic part of the machine away
from the battery with bare hands to discharge
any static electricity.
Static electricity can cause ignition.
Do not use a dry cloth, tissue paper or similar
to clean the battery.
Doing so may cause ignition due to static
electricity.
Keep the battery away from open flames.
Hydrogen gas may be generated from the
battery. Improper handling of the battery
could cause a fire or explosion.
Danger Danger
Do not use the battery near open flames or in
a poorly ventilated area. Keep the battery
away from lit cigarettes and other open
flames.
Do not short-circuit the battery.
If the positive and negative terminals are
connected to each other by a metallic tool, the
battery will short-circuit. And a short-circuit will
also occur if the positive terminal contacts
another metallic part (machine body, etc.).
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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 throw, drop, tilt or tip over the battery,
or subject it to 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.
Warning
When refilling, do not fill purified water above
the UPPER LEVEL line.
Doing so may result in electrolyte leaks.
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 may cause corrosion of the
surrounding area or environmental pollution.
If the electrolyte spills over the machine etc.,
wipe away with a wet cloth and flush the
affected area with plenty of water.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the
machine.
Wipe any electrolyte spilled on the top of the
battery with a wet cloth.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the
machine.
Do not fill the battery with anything other than
purified water.
Filling with liquid other than purified water may
cause generation of heat and toxic gases due
to impurities.
Do not fill the battery with sulfuric acid.
Filling with sulfuric acid will increase the
specific gravity of electrolyte over the
specified value, and may shorten the battery
operating life.
Tighten the vent plugs firmly after refilling the
battery with purified water.
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LM531
Electrical System
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General Inspection and Repair