BATTERY ELECTROLYTE
Open the hood, and check the battery electrolyte level.
The electrolyte level must be kept between the UPPER and LOWER limit marks.
IftheelectrolytelevelisneartheLOWERmark,removethebatteryfillercapsand
carefully add distilled water to each cell until the liquid reaches the upper limit
line (see page 61).
LOWER LIMIT
m Batteries produce explosive gases. Flames or sparks can cause
an explosion, causing serious injury or blindness. Keep flames and sparks
away and provide adequate ventilation when charging.
l CHEMICAL HAZARD: Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. Con-
tact with eyes or skin, even through clothing, may cause severe burns.
Wear a faceshield and protective clothing.
ANTIDOTE: If electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush thoroughly with
warm water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately.
l POISON: Electrolyte is poison.
ANTIDOTE
- External: Flush thoroughly with water.
- Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk.
Follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil, and call a physician
immediately.
. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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