Generac Portable Products 005308-0, Owner'S Manual

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1.2.3 BATTERY CONNECTION
• The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fully
charged. Caution must be taken when connecting the battery.
NOTE: A battery may lose some of it’s charge when not in use
for prolonged periods of time.
• Cut the tie wrap cable holding the RED and BLACK battery
cables to the stator.
• Connect the RED battery cable to the battery Positive terminal
(+). After making sure that the connection is tight, slip the
rubber boot over the terminal connection.
• Connect the BLACK battery cable to the battery Negative
terminal (–). Make sure the connection is tight.
• Double check all connections to ensure they are in the correct
location and secure. See Figure 3 at right.
Figure 3 - Battery Connections
Section 1 - General Information
Residential Portable Generator System
Negative
Cable
Positive
Cable
Figure 2 - Handle Assembly