Battery Connections (For Electric Starter) - Honda GXI 20 Owner's Manual

3. B A T T E R Y C O N N E C T I O N S
(for electric starter)
Use a 12 volt battery with an ampere-hour rating of at least 18 AH.
Connect the battery positive
(+)
cable t o t h e starter solenoid terminal, as
shown.
Connect the battery negative
(-1
cable t o an engine mounting bolt, frame
bolt, or other good engine ground connection.
Check the battery cable connections t o be sure the cables are secured and
free of corrosion. Remove any corrosion and coat the terminals and cable
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ends with grease.
,STARTER
SOLENOID
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POSITIVE
(+I
BATTERY CABLE
t h e battery gives off explosive gases; keep sparks, flames and cigaret-
tes away. Provide adequate ventilation when charging or using bat-
keries in an enclosed space.
The battery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Contact with skin or
pyes may cause severe burns. Wear protective clothing and a face
Fhield.
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If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water.
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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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If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or milk and follow with
I milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and call a physician.
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Electrolyte is poisonous.
!KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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NOTICE
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use
only distilled water in the battery. Tap water will shorten the ser-
vice
life of the battery.
filling the battery above the UPPER LEVEL line may cause the elec-
~trolyte to overflow, resulting in corrosion t o engine or nearby parts.
~lmmediately wash off any spilled electrolyte.
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be
careful not to connect the battery in reverse polarity, as this w i l l
;short circuit the battery charging system.