Kawasaki ZX-7 78410 - Manual (Page 26)

Battery Handling/Care/Disposal
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WARNING
• The battery must be handled by adults only.
• Never permit a child to handle the battery.
The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric
acid (electrolyte), and if dropped, could
result in a serious injury. Read the cautions
on the back panel of the battery.
• Never lift or carry the battery by the wires
or connector. This can damage the
battery and possibly cause a fire. Lift and
carry the battery by the case only.
Handling
If a battery leak develops:
• Avoid contact with the leaking acid.
• Place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See
information below for proper disposal.
If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes:
• Flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes.
• Call a physician.
If acid is internally ingested:
• Give water, milk of magnesia or egg whites
immediately.
• Never give emetics or induce vomiting.
• Call a physician.
Disposal
• The sealed lead-acid battery must be collected,
recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound
manner.
• Do not dispose of the lead-acid battery in your
regular, household trash. The incineration, landfilling or
mixing of a sealed lead-acid battery with household
trash is prohibited by law in most areas.
• Return the battery to a federal or state approved
lead-acid battery recycler, such as a Power Wheels ®
Authorized Service Center or a local seller of
automotive battery. In Minnesota, call 1-800-348-0751
if further disposal information is required. Contact
your local waste management officials for other
information regarding the environmentally sound
collection, recycling and disposal of lead-acid
batteries.
CAUTION
• Carefully read the Battery Care instructions
to obtain the best battery life. Failure to
follow the Battery Care instructions may
damage your battery and will void your
warranty.
Care
• Charge a new battery for at least 18 hours before
first use. Never charge the battery longer than
30 hours. Overcharging or undercharging the
battery may shorten battery life and decrease
vehicle running time.
• After the first charge, charge the battery for at least
18 hours after each use. Never charge the battery
longer than 30 hours.
• Charge the battery after each use, regardless of
how long the vehicle was used.
• The battery must be upright while charging.
• Do not allow the battery to run down completely
before charging.
• Charge the battery before storing the vehicle.
• Charge the battery at least once per month, even if
the vehicle has not been used.
• Leaving the battery in a discharged condition will
ruin it.
• Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75° F
or below -10° F.
• Prevent the battery from moving freely inside
the battery compartment. Always use the battery
retainer to secure the battery in the battery
compartment.
• Examine the battery, charger and their connectors
for excessive wear or damage each time you
charge the battery. If damage is detected, do not
use the charger or the battery until you have
replaced the worn or damaged part.
• Charging the battery without a fuse or with a blown
fuse will not damage the battery, but the battery will
not charge. Check the fuse to make sure it is in
good condition each time you charge the battery.
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