G-24
G2160, WSM
G GENERAL
Checking Battery Condition
CAUTION
• Never remove the vent cap while the engine is running.
Keep electrolyte away from eyes, hands and clothes. If you
are spattered with it, wash it away completely with water
immediately and get medical attention.
• Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when working
around battery.
Mishandling the battery shortens the service life and adds to
maintenance costs.
The original battery is a maintenance-free, non accessible type
battery.
If the battery is weak, the engine will be difficult to start and the
lights will become dim. It is important to check the battery
periodically.
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Battery Charging
To avoid serious injury or death :
• When the battery is being activated, hydrogen and oxygen
gases in the battery are extremely explosive. Keep open
sparks and flames away from the battery at all times,
especially when charging the battery.
CAUTION
• When charging battery, ensure that the vent caps are
securely in place (if equipped).
• When disconnecting the cables from the battery, start with
the negative terminal first.
When connecting the cables to the battery, start with the
positive terminal first.
• Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across
the posts.
Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.
(For accessible maintainable type batteries with removable vent
caps.)
1. Make sure each electrolyte level is at the bottom of vent wells, if
necessary add distilled water in a well-ventilated area.
2. The water in the electrolyte evaporates during recharging. Liquid
shortage damages the battery. Excessive liquid spills over and
damages the machine body.
3. To slow charge the battery, connect the battery positive terminal
to the charger positive terminal and the negative to the negative,
then recharge in the standard fashion.
4. A boost charge is only for emergencies. It will partially charge the
battery at a higher rate and in a short time.
When using a boost-charged battery, it is necessary to recharge
the battery as soon as possible.
Failure to do this will shorten the battery’s service life.
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(1) Battery
(1) Vent well
(2) Separator
(3) Electrolyte
(A) HIGHEST LEVEL
(B) LOWEST LEVEL
DANGER
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