Battery Electrolyte Level Check - Honda HT3810 Owner's Manual

4. Battery electrolyte level check
Open the engine hood and check the electrolyte level in each battery cell.
Fill, the battery with distilled water to the upper level line. Never overfill the
battery. Any corrosion around the positive and negative terminals should
be washed off with a solution of baking soda and warm water. Dry the ter-
minals and retighten the terminal bolts if necessary, then coat the terminals
with grease.
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
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The battery gives off explosive gases; keep sparks, flames and cigaret-
tes away. Provide adequate ventilation when charging or using batteries
in an enclosed space.
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The battery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Contact with skin or
eyes may cause severe burns. Wear protective clothing and a face
shield.
- If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water.
- If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least 15
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minutes and call a physician immediately.
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Electrolyte is poisonous.
- If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or milk and follow with
milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and call a physician.
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. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION:
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Use only distilled water in the battery.,Tap water will shorten the service
life of the battery.
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Filling the battery above the UPPER LEVEL line may. cause the electrolyte
to overflow, resulting in corrosion to engine or nearby parts. Immediate-
ly wash off any spilled electrolyte.
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