Battery Service - Honda EX5D Owner's Manual

Battery service

Refilling battery fluid
If the generator is operated with insufficient battery electrolyte, sulfation and
battery plate damage will occur.
If rapid loss of electrolyte is experienced, or if your battery seems to be weak, causing
slow starting or other electrical problems, see your authorized Honda dealer.
Open the maintenance cover and check the electrolyte level in each battery cell.
Fill the battery with distilled water to the upper level line. Never overfill the battery.
• Batteries produce explosive gases: If ignited, and explosion can cause
serious injury or blindness. Provide adequate ventilation when charging.
• CHEMICAL HAZARD: Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid.
Contact with eyes or skin, even through clothing, may cause severe
burns. Wear a faceshield and protective clothing.
• 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 magnecia or vegetable oil, and call a physician immediately.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
NOTE:
• Use distilled water in the battery.
• Tap water will shorten the service life of the battery.
• Overfilling may cause electrolyte overflow and corrosion. Wash off any
spilled electrolyte immediately.
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