Battery Battery Hazard Prevention Battery electrolyte contains diluted sulfuric acid and generates hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is highly explosive, and improper handling can cause death or serious injury, or fire. Do not allow electrolyte to contact skin or eyes. Always wear safety goggles and protective clothing when servicing batteries. Wash hands after touching batteries and connectors. Use of acid-resistant gloves is recommended. Always observe the following precautions. Do not smoke or bring any flame near battery. When working with batteries, Always wear safety goggles, protective clothing, and acid-resistant gloves.
If you spill battery electrolyte on yourself or your clothes, immediately flush area with water. If battery electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with large quantities of water and get immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this injury. If you accidentally drink battery electrolyte, call a poison prevention center immediately and get immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this injury. When cleaning top surface of battery, wipe it with a clean, damp cloth. Never use gasoline, thinner, or any other organic solvent or detergent. FG018464 Figure 51 Tighten battery caps.
If battery electrolyte is frozen, do not charge battery or start engine with power from another source. This could cause the battery to explode and start a fire. When charging battery or starting with power from another source, let battery electrolyte thaw and check that there is no leakage of battery electrolyte before starting operation. Always remove battery from machine before charging. Do not use or charge battery if battery electrolyte level is below LOW LEVEL line. This can cause an explosion. Periodically check battery electrolyte level and add distilled water to bring electrolyte level to FULL LEVEL line.
Before maintaining or working with batteries, turn starter switch to "O" (OFF) position. DX225LC-3 Safety 1-62