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WARNING
!
• Do not place tools or other metallic objects on the top
surface of the battery where they may come in contact with
the battery terminals and cause an electrical short. This
electrical short may cause sparking. The sparking may ignite
the hydrogen gas escaping from the battery resulting in a
serious explosion. It may cause some nearby object to burn.
• Battery fluid exhaustion (gases) creates the danger of
explosion. Replenish the battery fluid frequently to maintain
the specified fluid level. If the fluid level is low, replenish it
with distilled water to the specified level.
• Do not attempt to recharge a frozen battery; this may cause
it to rupture or explode.
• Cleaning the battery upper surface and connections with
certain types of dry cloth or laying a dust cover or vinyl sheet
across these areas may create a static electricity charge that
can lead to dangerous sparking. An explosion can result. Do
not use dust covers or vinyl sheets to protect the battery. If
you are cleaning battery surfaces, use a slightly damp cloth.
BATTERY FLUID LEVEL
Check the battery fluid level once a week to prevent the battery from
running short of the electrolyte.
REFILLING BATTERY FLUID
Open the top panel (refer to page 83), remove the battery vent caps
and inspect the electrolyte level in each cell.
If the electrolyte level is insufficient, carefully refill the battery cells with
distilled water only until the fluid level reaches the "Upper Level" so as
not to contaminate the fluid with dust or foreign substances.
At the same time, visually inspect the battery body for cracks or
damage. If there is any damage, immediately replace the battery with a
new one.
After refilling the battery with distilled water, tighten the respective caps
tightly. If battery fluid spills out, wash it away with water and wipe down
the wet surface.
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