Full Product Manual

GP Series

Installation (cont’d)

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Note: ‘E’ and ‘EB’ models using the electric starter require a 12V battery with a minimum of 17AH.

While higher Amp Hour batteries may be used, do not attempt to start the engine using a battery rated for

a lower or higher Voltage.

Connect the Battery

For ‘E’ and ‘EB’ models only.

1. Place battery into battery cradle and secure.

2. Remove the protective cover from the positive (red) battery lead. Positive lead is marked with a “+”.

3. Attach the positive lead to the positive terminal (marked with a “+”) on the battery with the phillips-head cap

screw and secure with 8mm nut.

4. Remove the protective cover from the negative (black) battery lead. Negative lead is marked with a “-”.

5. Attach the negative lead to the negative terminal (marked with a “-”) on the battery with the phillips-head cap

screw and secure with 8mm nut.

NOTE: Connecting the battery with reverse polarity will cause damage to the generator.

DO NOT use the charging cables on the generator battery with battery cables attached.

The battery will charge when the generator is running with the battery cables attached.

CAUTION:

PRIOR TO FIRST USING THE GENERATOR, THE

ENGINE MUST BE FILLED WITH APPROXIMATELY

1 QUART OF HIGH QUALITY SAE 10W-30 GRADE

ENGINE OIL.

Add Engine Oil

1. Place the generator on a flat and level surface.

2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil.

3. Add approximately 1 quart of high quality SAE 10W-30 grade

engine oil.

4. Check engine oil daily and add as needed.