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WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Failure to handle batteries or battery electrolyte carefully.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

You could be poisoned. You could be severely burned by the sulfuric acid in battery elec- trolyte. Batteries produce explosive gases.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Always shield eyes when working near batter- ies. Keep out of reach of children.

Antidote:

EXTERNAL: Flush with water.

8INTERNAL: 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 other sources of ignition. Ventilate when charging or using in a closed space.

4.Check and, if necessary, tighten the battery lead connections and correct the breather

hose routing.

To store the battery

If the ATV will not be used for more than one month, the battery will need to be removed and stored as follows.

1.Disconnect the negative lead first and then the positive lead.

1 2

3

1.Battery

2.Negative lead

3.Positive lead

2.Remove the battery, fully charge it, and then place it in a cool, dry place.

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