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Rev. Oct2016
Models: G5000D & G8000D
Commissioning the Battery
WARNING
Lead acid storage batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause serious
injuries. The battery also gives off explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames
and cigarettes away. Provide adequate ventilation when charging or using
batteries. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds. Avoid spills of electrolyte and wash hands thorough-
ly after handling.
Use gloves and safety glasses when handling and installing lead acid
batteries.
If you get electrolyte in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water for 15
minutes and seek medical attention. Keep out of reach of children.
The battery is an optional feature. The battery is used to start a generator
equipped with an electric starter. Not all generators are sold with batteries.
Please verify with your retailer if you believe the battery is missing.
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE, THE
BATTERY WAS SHIPPED SEALED AND
PRE-CHARGED.
The battery is ready to be connected to the generator.
Approximate assembly time is 5
minutes.
Supplied with your generator:
1.
Two(2) foot assemblies with two (2)
13 mm nuts.
2.
Two (2) wheel axle assemblies.
Wheel Kit Assembly
Two pre-assembled, retractable, handle bars, one on
each side of the generator frame. Twist to lock / un-
lock. Pull or push to extend / retract.
Insert each foot assembly through
holes in the frame. Tighten nut with
13mm wrench or socket.
Step
1
Pre-assembled wheel / axle
assembly.
Insert each axle and tighten the
bolt to secure in place using a 13
mm wrench or socket.
Battery Terminals
Battery
Step
2
To connect the battery:
If the battery is secured in the frame, remove the battery.
Remove the heat shield beneath the engine; there are 2 bolts that
hold it in place.
Use an adjustable wrench or 8 mm socket to secure the BLACK wire to
the negative (-) terminal and the RED wire to the positive (+) terminal.
Place the battery in the battery tray.
Replace the heat shield by bolting it onto the engine.
Secure the battery with the hold down, rods, and wing nuts.
Do not allow the wrench to contact any other part of the
generator when tightening the battery terminals.
WARNING
