Maintenance65EMU29320Checking battery (for electric startmodels)WARNINGEWM00330Battery electrolytic fluid is dangerous; itcontains sulfuric acid and therefore is poi-sonous and highly caustic.Always follow these preventive measures: Avoid bodily contact with electrolyticfluid as it can cause severe burns or per-manent eye injury. Wear protective eye gear when handlingor working near batteries.Antidote (EXTERNAL): SKIN - Flush with water. EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutesand get immediate medical attention.Antidote (INTERNAL): Drink large quantities of water or milkfollowed by milk of magnesia, beatenegg, or vegetable oil. Get immediatemedical attention.Batteries also generate explosive hydro-gen gas; therefore, you should always fol-low these preventive measures: Charge batteries in a well-ventilated ar-ea. Keep batteries away from fire, sparks, oropen flames (for example: weldingequipment, lighted cigarettes, and soon.) DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-dling batteries.KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTICFLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.CAUTION:ECM00360 A poorly maintained battery will quicklydeteriorate. Ordinary tap water contains mineralsharmful to a battery, and should not beused for topping up.1. Check the electrolyte level at least once amonth. Fill to the manufacturer’s recom-mended level when necessary. Top uponly with distilled water (or pure de-ion-ized water suitable to use in batteries).
