Other information:
Check the battery as follows.
■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no loose
connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
A - Terminals
B - Hold-down clamp
■ Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive.
Therefore, observe the following precautions before recharging:
If recharging with ..
You must only use unleaded gasoline. Select octane rating of 87 (Research Octane
Number 91) or higher. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than
87 may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM D4814
in the U.S.A.
■ Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems m..