. OPERATION TROUBLES AND ACTIONS DISCHARGED BATTERY WARNING 3 - 131 It is dangerous to charge the batte ry as it is mounted on the machine. Do not attempt that. Before checking or handling the b attery, turn the engine starting switch key OFF. The battery generates hydrogen gas, so there is a hazard of explosion. Do not bring lighted cigarettes or open flames near the battery, or do not do anything that will cause spark s. Battery electrolyte is dilute sulfur ic acid, and it can attack your clothes and skin. If it gets on your clothe s or skin, wash it immediately with a large amount of fresh water. If it s gets in your eyes, wash it out with fresh water immediately and con sult a doctor.
wear protective goggles and rubber rst disconnect the cable from the When handling batteries, always gloves. When removing the battery, fi grounding terminal (normally the negative (-) terminal). When installing the battery, connect the positive (+) terminal first. If a metallic tool touches the posi tive (+) terminal and the chassis like a connecting cable by accident, the re is danger that it will cause a spark. Take good care to avoid such an accident. If the terminals are loosened, ther e is danger that the faulty contact may generate sparks which in turn l eads to explosion. When connecting . terminals, be sure which terminal is negative (-).
cables, fix the terminals securely When removing or installing the positive (+) and which terminal is