Battery Electrolyte Level Check - Honda HT-R3009 Owner's Manual

7. Battery electrolyte level check
Raise the rear body and check the battery electrolyte level.
The battery electrolyte level in each cell must be maintained between the
UPPER and LOWER level lines. Fill the battery with distilled water if the
level is low (see p. 40).
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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
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.
. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION:
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Use only distilled water in the battery. Tap water will shorten the senhce
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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