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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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 veg-
etable oil. Call a physician immedi-
ately.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 min-
utes and get prompt medical
attention. Batteries produce explo-
sive gases. Keep sparks, flame, cig-
arettes etc., away. Ventilate when
charging or using in an enclosed
space. Always shield your eyes
when working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
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Take care not to spill battery fluid
on the chain.
Battery fluid may weaken the
chain causing shorter chain life
and possibly result in an accident
Battery storage
1. When the motorcycle will not
be used for a month or longer,
remove the battery, fully
charge it and store it in a cool,
dry place. Completely recharge
the battery before reinstalla-
tion.
2. If the battery will be stored for
longer than two months, check
the specific gravity of the fluid
at least once a month and fully
recharge the battery when it is
too low. Replenishing the battery fluid
A poorly maintained battery will
corrode and discharge quickly. The
battery fluid should be checked at
least once a month. The level
should be between the minimum
level and maximum level marks.
Use only distilled water if refilling
is necessary.
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Normal tap water contains miner-
als which are harmful to a battery;
therefore, refill only with distilled
water.
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2. Minimum level mark
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