Product Manual

Installation / Initial Set-Up
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6. Battery Installation
Your generator’s engine may be equipped with an electric starter, which requires the installation of
a battery (see Specifications section of manual).
The battery is to be supplied by the customer and should be installed with the battery securing
brackets located near the engine. Follow the instructions detailed below for connecting and
disconnecting the battery.
WARNING: Battery hazards
Batteries are hazardous because they contain caustic acid, can emit explosive gases, and can
cause electric shock. Caution must be exercised when making connections to a battery to
avoid shock and contact with the acid, and to prevent any sparking that could lead to an
explosion.
ALWAYS follow the general battery safety rules and instructions listed below.
General Battery
Safety Rules
• ALWAYS use eye protection when handling batteries.
• NEVER smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignition.
• NEVER touch both battery terminals at the same time with your hand or
any non-insulated tools.
• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water and
neutralize with baking soda.
Connecting the
battery
Always connect the cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock:
1. Find the battery cables attached to the engine.
2. Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
3. Then connect the black cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
Disconnecting the
battery
Always disconnect cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock.
1. First, disconnect the black cable from the negative (-) terminal of the
battery.
2. Next, disconnect the red cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
battery.
Positive battery terminal
Negative battery
terminal
Base
1/4”-20 x 7” bolt
1/4”-20 wing nut
Tie plate
Battery