Battery Removal/Installation - Honda EU26i Owner's Manual

7.

BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

(EU30is only)
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 plathins, 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 magnesia or vegetable oil, and call a
physician immediately.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Removal:
1. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the four 6 mm cap nuts and the front cover. (see page
3. Remove the battery holder band.
4. Disconnect the battery cable at the battery negative ( ) terminal,
then at the battery positive ( ) terminal.
POSITIVE ( ) TERMINAL
5. Remove the battery from the battery tray.
52
NEGATIVE ( ) TERMINAL
BATTERY HOLDER BAND
51 )