Honda Outboard Motor BF75A Owner's Manual page 116

10. MAINTENANCE
B The battery contains
sulfuric acid (electrolyte) which
is highly corrosive and poisonous.
Getting electrolyte in your eyes
or on your skin can cause serious
bums.
Wear protective clothing and eye
protection when working near the
battery.
NEGATIVE (-)
POSITIVE (+) ItA'lTERY CABLE (red)
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
Eyes
Flush with water from a cup or oth-
er container for at least IS minutes
(water under pressure can damage
the eye). Iimmediately call a physi-
cian, local poison control, or 91 I.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing.
Hush skin with large quantities of
water. Call a physician immediately.
Swallowing
Drink water or milk. Call your
local poison control center or physi-
cian immediately.
Battery cleaning
B The battery gives
off explosive hydrogen gas dur-
ing normal operation.
A spark or open flame can cause
the battery to explode with
enough force to kill or seriously
hurt you.
Keep sparks and flames away.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do battery maintenance.
Removal:
1. Disconnect the negative ( - ) battery
cable first, then disconnect the posi-
tive (+) battery cable.
2. Remove the battery from th,e boat.