SkyTrak 10054 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 153)

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Model 10054 Rev 3/02
Batt ery Charging
Under nor malc onditi ons,the engin eal tern atorwi llha ve nopr oble m
ke eping the batte ry char ged. The only con dition inwhi chthe batter ym ay
ca us ea pro ble mis when itha sb ee nc om plete lyd isch arged fo ra ne xte nded
per io dof time .Un derth isc onditi on,the alte rnato rm ay not be able to
rec harg eth eba ttery. Abat tery char ger will be req uired fo rr ech argi ng.
Bef ore us ing aba ttery cha rg er, anattem ptc anbe made tor ech arge the
batte ry usin gt he engi neal terna torb yfi rs tsta rtin gt hev ehic lean dlett ingth e
engi ner un. Se e“ Ju mpSta rtin g” in stru ction so np age60.
WA RNING:
Fluid in ele ctri cs to ra geba tte rie sco ntai nssu l-
furi ca cid whi ch isPOI SON and can caus eSE VERE CH EMI CA L
BURNS. Avoi da ll co ntact of fluid with ey es, skin orc lothi ng.Use
pro tec tive gear when hand ling batte ries. DONO Tti pa batte ry
be yo nda 45° angle inan yd ire cti on. If con tact does occu r, fo llo w
the Fir st Aid su ggesti ons that fol lo ws .
WA RNING:
DON OT char gea fro zen batter y , itma y
ex plode andca use ser ious inju ry. Let the batter ytha wou tbef ore
putti ngo na batter yc harge r
Batte ry Ele ctro lyte Firs tA id :
• Ex te rnal Conta ct —F lus hw ith wat er.
• Ey es —F lu sh with wate rf ora tle ast 15mi nut esand
getmed ical attenti oni mm ediate ly .
• Intern alCont ac t— Dri nkl arge quan tities ofw ater. Foll ow
with Milk of Magne sia, beate neg go rv egetab le oil.
Ge tm edica la ttentio ni mmedia tely.
IMPOR TANT! Inc ase of inter nalc ontac t,DO NOT give fluids that
would ind uce vomi ting!
General Maintenance
151 Model 10054 Rev 3/02
Battery Charging
Under normal conditions, the engine alternator will have no problem
keeping the battery charged. The only condition in which the battery may
cause a problem is when it has been completely discharged for an extended
period of time. Under this condition, the alternator may not be able to
recharge the battery. A battery charger will be required for recharging.
Before using a battery charger, an attempt can be made to recharge the
battery using the engine alternator by first starting the vehicle and letting the
engine run. See “Jump Starting” instructions on page 60.
WARNING:
Fluid in electric storage batteries contains sul-
furic acid which is POISON and can cause SEVERE CHEMICAL
BURNS. Avoid all contact of fluid with eyes, skin or clothing. Use
protective gear when handling batteries. DO NOT tip a battery
beyond a 45° angle in any direction. If contact does occur, follow
the First Aid suggestions that follows.
WARNING:
DO NOT charge a frozen battery, it may
explode and cause serious injury. Let the battery thaw out before
putting on a battery charger
Battery Electrolyte First Aid:
• External Contact — Flush with water.
• Eyes — Flush with water for at least 15 minutes and
get medical attention immediately.
• Internal Contact — Drink large quantities of water. Follow
with Milk of Magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil.
Get medical attention immediately.
IMPORTANT! In case of internal contact, DO NOT give fluids that
would induce vomiting!