- Reddy Portable Gasoline Generator Owner's Manual

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PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS
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Figure 10 - Battery Hold-Down System
(Model RGH7500IE Shown)
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Battery
Mounting
Bracket
Battery
Hook
Bolt
Nut
IMPORTANT: Make sure battery connec-
tions are the correct polarity. Electric start
generators use negative ground, 12-volt DC
starting system.
Models RGH5500IE, RGH7500IE, and
RGH11000IE have an electric starter. A
battery is not supplied with generator. You
must provide a 12-volt, 32-amp-hour bat-
tery. The positive and negative battery cables
are supplied with generator. You must in-
stall these cables before mounting battery.
Starter
Solenoid
Figure 8 - Connecting Red, Positive (+)
Battery Cable to Engine Starter Solenoid
(Model RGH7500IE Shown)
Figure 9 - Connecting Black, Negative (-)
Battery Cable to Engine Block (Model
RGH7500IE Shown)
Red, Positive (+)
Battery Cable
Black,
Negative (–)
Battery Cable
MOUNTING BATTERY TO
GENERATOR
1. Secure battery to generator by battery
hold-down system. This system consists
of the battery mounting bracket, hook
bolts, and nut (see Figure 10).
Note: Model RGH11000IE battery is
located on opposite side as shown (see
Figure 11, page 9).
2. Locate the red, positive (+) battery
cable from starter solenoid. Connect it
to the positive (+) battery terminal (see
Figures 12 and 13, page 9).
3. Locate the black, negative (–) battery
cable attached to engine block. Connect
it to the negative (–) battery terminal
(see Figures 12 and 13, page 9).
4. Check battery before starting engine.
Make sure fluid levels are full. Make
sure battery is charged.
See engine owner’s manual for more
information.
BATTERY
(Models RGH5500IE,
RGH7500IE, and RGH11000IE)
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: Battery contains
sulfuric acid. Contact with skin
or eyes may cause severe burns.
Do not tilt generator with battery
installed. Tilting could cause bat-
tery 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 min-
utes. Call a doctor at once.
Battery acid is poisonous.
• If swallowed, drink large
amounts of water or milk. Fol-
low with milk of magnesia or
vegetable oil. Call a doctor at
once.
CAUTION: If you remove bat-
tery, insulate the red, positive (+)
battery cable terminal. Insulate
with electrical tape. Exposed ter-
minal may spark when generator
runs.
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 8). The starter solenoid is
located directly above the starter on
Model RGH11000IE. This cable is fac-
tory installed.
CAUTION: Do not over tighten
positive terminal on starter sole-
noid. Positive terminal could ro-
tate and cut into negative termi-
nal, causing a short.
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 9.