Checking Battery (For Electric Start Models) - Yamaha T8C Owner's Manual

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CHECKING BATTERY
(for Electric start models)
WARNING
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Battery electrolytic fluid is dangerous; it
contains sulfuric acid and therefore is
poisonous and highly caustic.
Always follow these preventive mea-
sures:
Avoid bodily contact with electrolytic
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fluid as it can cause severe burns or
permanent eye injury.
Wear protective eye gear when han-
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dling or working near batteries.
Antidote (EXTERNAL):
SKIN - Flush with water.
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EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutes
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and get immediate medical attention.
Antidote (INTERNAL):
Drink large quantities of water or milk
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followed by milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Get immediate
medical attention.
Batteries also generate explosive hydro-
gen gas; therefore, you should always
follow these preventive measures:
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated
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area.
Keep batteries away from fire, sparks,
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or open flames (e.g., welding equip-
ment, lighted cigarettes, etc.).
DO NOT SMOKE when charging or
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handling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTRO-
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LYTIC FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
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CAUTION:
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A poorly
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quickly deteriorate.
Ordinary tap-water contains minerals
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harmful to a battery, and should not be
used for topping-up.
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maintained battery
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will