Operating instructions
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3LW64A, 3W735B, 3W736C, 3W737D, 3W738E, 3W739D, and 5U936D
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Dayton Professional-Duty
Electric Generators
®
2. Attach the black, negative (–) battery
cable to the engine block. Use the bolt,
nut, and two washers provided with the
battery cables. Use long mounting hole
on opposite side of engine from starter
solenoid. Attach cable as shown in
Figure 14.
Black, Negative
(–) Battery
Cable
Figure 14 – Connecting Black, Negative (–)
Battery Cable to Engine Block
Figure 13 – Connecting Red, Positive (+)
Battery Cable to Starter Solenoid on Engine
(Model 3W739D Shown)
Assembly (Continued)
BATTERY (MODELS 5U936D, 3W739D,
AND 3LW64A ONLY)
Battery gives off
explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flames, and cigarettes
away. Do not remove or install battery
cables when engine is cranking or
running. Only service or use battery in
a well-vented area.
Battery contains
sulfuric acid.
Contact with skin or eyes may cause
severe burns. Do not tilt generator
with battery installed. Tilting could
cause battery acid to spill. Wear
protective clothing and face shield
when servicing. Keep out of children’s
reach.
• If battery acid gets on your skin,
wash with water.
• If battery acid gets in your eyes,
flush with water at least 15 minutes.
Call a doctor at once.
Battery acid is poisonous.
• If swallowed, drink large amounts of
water or milk. Follow with milk
of magnesia or vegetable oil. Call a
doctor at once.
If you remove
battery, insulate
the red, positive (+) battery cable
terminal. Insulate with electrical tape.
Exposed terminal may spark when
generator runs.
IMPORTANT: Make sure battery connec-
tions are the correct polarity. Electric start
generators use negative ground, 12-volt
DC starting system.
Models 5U936D, 3W739D, and 3LW64A
have an electric starter. A battery is not
supplied with generator. You must provide
a 12-volt, 32-amp-hour battery. The
positive and negative battery cables are
supplied with generator. You must
install
these cables before mounting battery.
Always wear safety glasses when working
with battery. Make sure battery terminals
are clean. Make sure cable connections are
tight.
Always shut down engine before removing
or attaching battery cables. Always remove
the negative (–) cable first. Always attach
negative (–) cable last.
INSTALLING BATTERY CABLES TO
ENGINE
1. Attach the red, positive (+) battery cable to
the starter solenoid on engine (See Figure
13). The starter solenoid is located directly
above the starter on Model 3LW64A. This
cable is factory installed.
Starter
Solenoid
Red, Positive (+)
Battery Cable