Kohler 6.5RMY Operation Manual page 6

Battery
WARNING
Sulfuric acid in batteries.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Use protective goggles and clothes. Battery acid can
cause permanent damage to eyes, burn skin, and eat
holes in clothing.
WARNING
Explosion.
Can cause severe injury or death. Relays in
battery charger cause arcs or sparks.
Locate battery in a well-ventilated area. Isolate
battery charger from explosive fumes.
TP-5631 7/96
Battery acid. Sulfuric acid in batteries can cause
severe injury or death. Sulfuric acid in battery can
cause permanent damage to eyes, burn skin, and eat
holes in clothing. Always wear splash-proof safety
goggles when working near the battery. If battery acid is
splashed in the eyes or on skin, immediately flush the
affected area for 15 minutes with large quantities of
clean water. Seek immediate medical aid in the case of
eye contact. Never add acid to a battery after placing
the battery in service, as this may result in hazardous
spattering of battery acid.
Battery gases. Explosion can cause severe injury
or death. Battery gases can cause an explosion. Do
not smoke or permit flame or spark to occur near a
battery at any time, particularly when it is charging.
Avoid touching terminals with tools, etc., to prevent
burns and sparks that could cause an explosion.
Remove wristwatch, rings, and any other jewelry before
handling battery. Never connect negative (--) battery
cable to positive (+) connection terminal of starter
solenoid. Do not test battery condition by shorting
terminals together. Sparks could ignite battery gases or
fuel vapors. Ventilate any compartment containing
batteries to prevent accumulation of explosive gases.
To avoid sparks, do not disturb battery charger
connections while battery is being charged. Always turn
battery charger off before disconnecting battery
connections. Remove negative lead first and reconnect
it last when disconnecting battery.
Safety Precautions and Instructions III