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Battery
WARNING!
Danger of serious injury and damage due to chemical burns!
Battery acid can cause severe injury to eyes and skin.
Follow safety instructions on the outside of the battery.
Wear safety goggles whenever servicing a battery.
Avoid skin and eye contact with any battery acid that escapes.
Keep unauthorized persons clear of the battery.
If contaminated with acid, clean skin with soap and water.
If contaminated with acid, rinse mouth or eyes with water, obtain
medical attendance.
Change contaminated clothing.
Replace damaged batteries immediately.
If acid has leaked, replace affected electronic components or wiring.
NOTICE
Failure of the engine due to discharged battery!
The battery of the engine slowly discharges despite the ignition being
switched off.
Check battery charge status regularly (every three months).
Recharge or replace battery with low charge level.
Always disconnect batteries in the correct order, first minus terminal (-)
then plus terminal (+). Connect batteries in the reverse order, first plus ter-
minal (+) then minus terminal (-).
For batteries connected in series first the minus terminal (-) is to be discon-
nected which is connected directly to the housing ground. Then the con-
necting line to second battery and finally the plus terminal (+).
Replace starter battery
Only use maintenance-free AGM or GEL batteries.
► Open battery compartment cover and release the battery fastening
strap.
► Disconnect battery terminal
In avoid sparks first disconnect the cable from the earth terminal
and then from the positive terminal.
► Remove old battery and replace with a new one.
