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Figure 5.125: Battery Safety Hazard
WARNING
Keep all smoking materials, sparks, and flames away from the
electrolyte container and the battery. The gas emitted by a
battery represents an explosion hazard.
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Figure 5.126: Battery Safety
WARNING
•
Battery electrolyte causes severe burns. Avoid contact with
your skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear protective eyewear and
heavy gloves when handling electrolyte fluid.
•
If electrolyte is spilled or splashed on clothing or on the
body, neutralize it immediately with a solution of baking
soda and water, then rinse the contaminated area with
clean water.
•
Electrolyte splashed into the eyes is extremely dangerous.
Should this occur, force the eye open and flood it with cool,
clean water for five minutes. Call a doctor immediately.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup
of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any
reason.
1.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
2.
Open the hood to the highest position. For instructions, refer to
.
3.
Move the platform on the left cab-forward side of the machine to the open position. For instructions, refer to
.
4.
Add the electrolyte in accordance with the battery manufacturer
’
s instructions.
5.
Close the platform. For instructions, refer to
.
6.
Close the hood. For instructions, refer to
Removing Batteries
The windrower
’
s batteries may need to be removed for service, storage, or replacement.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
