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BATTERY SERVICE
Battery Refilling
If the lawn
tractor
is operated
with
insufficient
battery
electrolyte,
sulfa-
tion
and battery
plate
damage
will
occur.
If rapid
loss of electrolyte
is experienced,
or if your
battery
seems
to be
weak,
causing
slow
starting
or
other
electrical
problems,
see
your
authorized
Honda
lawn
tractor
dealer.
Open the engine
hood
and check
the electrolyte
level
in each battery
cell.
Fill the battery
with
distilled
water
to the upper
limit line. Never
overfill
the
battery.
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Batteries
produce
explosive
gases:
If ignited,
an explosion
can
cause
serious
injury
or blindness.
Provide
adequate
ventilation
when
charging.
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CHEMICAL
HAZARD:
Battery
electrolyte
contains
sulfuric
acid. Con-
tact with eyes or skin, even through
clothing,
may cause severe burns.
Wear
a faceshield
and protective
clothing.
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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.
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POISON:
Electrolyte
is poison.
ANTIDOTE
-
External:
Flush thoroughly
with water.
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Internal:
Drink large quantities
of water
or milk.
Follow
with
milk of magnesia
or vegetable
oil, and call a physician
immediately.
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KEEP OUT OF REACH
OF CHILDREN.
NOTE:
Use distilled
water
in the battery.
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Tap water
will shorten
the service
life of the battery.
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Overfilling
may cause
electrolyte
overflow
and corrosion.
Wash off any
spilled
electrolyte
immediately.
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
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