Battery Service - Honda H6522 Owner's Manual

11. Battery service
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Refilling battery fluid
If the tractor is operated with insufficient battery electrolyte, sulfation 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 compact tractor dealer.
Open the engine hood and check the electrolyte level in each battery cell.
Fill the battery with distilled water to the upper level line. Never overfill the
battery.
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The battery contains corrosive sulfuric acid. Contact with eyes or skin
causes burns.
Wear protective clothing and use eye protection when working near the
battery.
POISON-KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
Eyes -
Flush with water from a cup or other container for at
least 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
Skin - Remove contaminated clothing. Flush skin with large
quantities of water. Call a physician.
If swallowed - Drink water or milk and call your poison control center
or a physician immediately.
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Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas. A spark or flame can ex-
plode the battery causing serious injury or blindness.
Provide adequate ventilation.
Keep sparks and flames away.
Follow the above procedure carefully.
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 LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
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