Yamaha E115A, Owner'S Manual

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Battery Care
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Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous, causing severe burns, etc. It
contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidote:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of
water or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call
physician immediately.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases: Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away.
Ventilate when charging or using in a
closed space. Always wear eye protec-
tion when working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Batteries vary among manufacturers.
Therefore the following procedures may not
always apply. Consult your battery manu-
facturer’s instructions.
1)
Disconnect and remove the battery
from the boat. Always disconnect the
black negative lead first to prevent the
risk of shorting.
2) Clean the battery casing and terminals.
Fill each cell to the upper level with dis-
tilled water.
3) Store the battery on a level surface in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated place out of
direct sunlight.
4) Once a month, check the specific gravi-
ty of the electrolyte and recharge as
required to prolong battery life.
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
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