Generac Power Systems XD5000E, Owner'S Manual

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Figure 2-9. Frame Foot Assembly
Install handle as shown in Figure 2-10 .
1. Place a M8 flat washer (N) onto M8-
1.25x45 screw (R) and through handle
bracket and handle (A).
2. Secure with M8 flat washer (N) and M8
locknut (P).
3. Install handle grips (H).
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Figure 2-10. Handle Assembly
Battery Installation
The following tools are required to install the
battery.
• 7/16” (11mm) ratchet, socket and wrench
Install the battery as follows. See
Figure 2-11 .
1. Place battery onto battery tray with the
positive terminal on the right.
2. Connect red battery wire to positive (+) ter-
minal with a bolt, washer and nut.
3. Slide red battery terminal post cover over
terminal and hardware.
4. Connect black battery wire to negative (-)
terminal with a bolt, washer and nut.
5. Slide black battery terminal post cover
over terminal and hardware.
6. Slide one spacer onto each screw.
7. Slide these assemblies through holes in
top of bracket.
8. Place bracket assembly over top of bat-
tery. Do not to touch battery terminal hard-
ware. The screws will pass through holes
on battery tray.
9. Place washer, lock washer and wing nut
onto screw.
10. Tighten wing nuts until the lock washers
are compressed to being flat.
NOTE: The battery charges while the engine
is running.
Figure 2-11. Battery Installation
Add Engine Oil
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Verify oil fill area is clean.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 2-12 .
Figure 2-12. Remove Dipstick
4. Add recommended engine oil as shown in
the following chart.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
5. Thread dipstick into oil filler neck. Oil level
is checked with dipstick fully installed.
000710
M
P
P
N
Q
K
T
J
000706
F
R
H
P
N
000716
A
B
(000135)
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
000115
-4 °F
(-20 °C)
14 °F
(-10 °C)
32 °F
(0 °C)
50 °F
(10 °C)
68 °F
(20 °C)
86 °F
(30 °C)
104 °F
(40 °C)
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W
SAE 30
SAE 40
SAE 10-W30
SAE 20W
SAE 10W
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