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EBU29171
Battery
This model is equipped with a VRLA (Valve Regu-
lated Lead Acid) battery. There is no need to check
the electrolyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to be checked
and, if necessary, tightened.
NOTICE
ECB00620
Never attempt to remove the battery cell seals,
as this would permanently damage the battery.
WARNING
EWB02140
To remove the battery
1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-12.)
2. Remove the battery holding plate by removing
the bolts.
3. Disconnect the negative battery lead first,
then the positive battery lead by removing
their bolt.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to handle batteries or battery electro-
lyte carefully.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could be poisoned. You could be se-
verely burned by the sulfuric acid in battery
electrolyte. Batteries produce explosive gas-
es.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Al-
ways shield eyes when working near batter-
ies. Keep out of reach of children.
Antidote:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg or vegetable oil. Get prompt medical at-
tention.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention. Keep batteries
away from sparks, flames, cigarettes or oth-
er sources of ignition. Ventilate when charg-
ing or using in a closed space.
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