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Checking
auxiliary
battery
condition
Precautions
CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and
explosive hydrogen gas.
D
Do not cause a spark from the bat-
tery with tools.
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Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery.
The
electrolyte
contains
poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
D
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes.
D
Never ingest electrolyte.
D
Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the battery.
D
Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
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If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water for
at least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If possible,
continue
to
apply
water
sponge or cloth while en route to
the medical office.
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If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area. If
you feel pain or burning, get medi-
cal attention immediately.
D
If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
through to your skin, so immediate-
ly take off the exposed clothing and
follow the procedure above, if nec-
essary.
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If you accidentally swallow electro-
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
oil. Then go immediately for emer-
gency help.
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Checking auxiliary battery
exterior
Terminals
Ground cable
Hold−down clamp
Check the battery for corroded or loose
terminal connections, cracks, or loose
hold−down clamp.
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off
with a solution of warm water and baking
soda. Coat the outside of the terminals
with grease to prevent further corrosion.
b. If the terminal connections are loose,
tighten their clamp nuts
but do not over-
tighten.
c.
Tighten
the
hold−down
clamp
enough to keep the battery firmly in place.
Overtightening may damage the battery
case.
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