8-388EBU2522EBatteryThe battery is located under the seat. (See page4-12.)This model is equipped with a VRLA (Valve Regu-lated Lead Acid) battery. There is no need to checkthe electrolyte or to add distilled water. However,the battery lead connections need to be checkedand, if necessary, tightened.WARNINGEWB02160Battery electrolyte is poisonous and danger-ous, as it contains sulfuric acid, which cancause severe burns. Avoid contact with skin,eyes or clothing. Always shield your eyeswhen working near batteries.Antidote:EXTERNAL: Flush with water.INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water ormilk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten eggor vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately.EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and getprompt medical attention.Batteries produce explosive gases. Keepsparks, flame, cigarettes or other sources of ig-nition away. Ventilate when charging or usingin an enclosed space.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.NOTICEECB00620Never attempt to remove the battery cell seals,as this would permanently damage the battery.To remove the battery1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-12.)2. Unhook the band securing the owner’s tool kit,and then remove the battery holding plate byremoving the bolts.3. Disconnect the negative battery lead first,then the positive battery lead by removingtheir bolt. NOTICE: When removing the bat-tery, the main switch must be off, and thenegative lead must be disconnected be-fore the positive lead. [ECB01001]
