Owner`s manual

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e
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4-15
BATTERIES
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous, causing severe burns,
etc. It contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidote:
EXTERNAL – Flush with water.
INTERNAL – Drink large quantities
of water or milk. Follow with milk of
magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable
oil. Call physician immediately.
EYES – Flush with water for 15
minutes and get prompt medical
attention.
A battery produces explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc.,
away. Ventilate when charging or us-
ing in enclosed space. Always shield
eyes when working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
These general guidelines apply to many
commonly used battery types (but not,
for example, to maintenance-free bat-
teries). Consult the battery manufac-
turer’s instructions before performing
battery maintenance.
Check the level of the battery fluid
and see if the terminals are tight. Add
distilled water if the fluid level is low.
• Be careful not to place the
battery on its side.
• Remove the battery from the
boat before adding distilled
water or recharging.
Replenishing the Battery Fluid
A poorly maintained battery will dete-
riorate quickly. The battery fluid should
be checked before every outing.
Filltothemanufacturer’srecommended
level when necessary. Top up only
with distilled water (or pure de-ionized
water) suitable to use in batteries.
NOTICE: Normal tap water contains
minerals which are harmful to a
battery; therefore, refill only with
distilled water.
Recharging
• When charging the battery,
keep it well away from sparks
and open flames, as it gives off
explosive gases.
• When using a battery char-
ger, connect the battery to the
charger before you turn on the
charger. This will prevent spark-
ing at the terminals that could
ignite battery gases.
• If jump-starting the engine is
necessary in an emergency, fol-
low the instructions on page 5-4.
Improper Jump-starting could
cause sparking and explosion.
1) Remove the caps from the cells.
Add distilled water if necessary to
top up the electrolyte to the proper
level.
2) Follow the battery manufacturer’s
instructions for charging.
NOTICE:
WARNING
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