Honda BF40D Owner's Manual page 119

• Keep flames and sparks away,
and do not smoke in the area.
ANTIDOTE: If electrolyte gets
into your eyes, flush thoroughly
with warm water for at least 15
minutes and call a physician
immediately.
• POISON: Electrolyte is poison.
ANTIDOTE:
External: Flush thoroughly
with water.
Internal: Drink large
quantities of water or milk.
Follow with milk of magnesia
or vegetable oil, and call a
physician immediately.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
UPPER LEVEL
BATTERY
LOWER LEVEL
CAP
<Battery Fluid Level>
Check whether the battery fluid is
between the upper and lower levels,
and check the vent hole in the battery
caps for clogging.
If the battery fluid is near or below
the lower level, add the distilled
water to the upper level.
MAINTENANCE
<Battery Cleaning>
1. Disconnect the battery cable at the
battery negative (–) terminal, then
at the battery positive (+) terminal.
2. Remove the battery and clean the
battery terminals and battery cable
terminals with a wire brush or sand
paper.
Clean the battery with a solution of
baking soda and warm water,
taking care not to get the solution
or water in the battery cells. Dry
the battery thoroughly.
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