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5.4. CHARGING THE BATTERY:
NOTE: It may be necessary to charge the battery
directly after purchase. It is recommended to fully
charge the battery with a battery charger on the first
charge on a slow/trickle charge.
5.4.1. DC APPLICATION
5.4.1.1. Connect the positive (red) terminal on the generator to the positive (+) terminal
on the battery.
5.4.1.2. Connect the negative (black) terminal on the generator to the negative (-)
terminal on battery.
5.4.1.3. Use the recoil starter to start the generator the battery will then begin to charge
as the generator runs.
Note: Both AC and DC outputs can be used at the same time providing that the
total output is within the rated output of the generator.
5.4.2. BATTERY CHARGER:
5.4.2.1. Disconnect the battery cables before/during charging the battery.
5.4.2.2. Ensure that the battery charger is connected correctly.
5.4.2.3. Please note that we recommend a trickle/ slow charge.
5.4.2.4. Once the battery is fully charged reconnect the battery to the generator.
5.4.3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHILE CHARGING:
5.4.3.1. An explosive hydrogen gas is discharged through vent holes in the battery
during the charging process.
5.4.3.2. Electrolyte fluid can burn your eyes and clothing. Be extremely careful and
avoid contact. If contact occurs wash the affected area immediately with large quantities
of water or milk and consult a doctor for treatment.
5.4.3.3. When charging a large capacity battery or totally discharging a battery excessi-
ve current may force the DC breaker to turn off. In such cases use a battery charger to
charge a large battery with an AC output.
5.4.3.4. Battery defects may cause the DC breaker to turn off. Check the battery before
replacing the DC breaker.
5.5. STOPPING THE GENERATOR:
5.5.1. Turn off the power switch of the electric equipment and unplug the cord from the
receptacle/socket of the generator.
5.5.2. Turn the circuit breaker to the "OFF" position.
5.5.3. Allow the engine to cool down for about three minutes with no load prior to
switching it off.
5.5.4. For recoil starter models turn the switch to the "OFF" position.
5.5.5. Electric starter models turn the key switch to the "OFF" position.
5.5.6. Close the fuel cock.
5.6. OIL SENSOR:
5.6.1. The oil sensor detects a drop in the oil level in
the crank case and automatically stops the engine
when oil level drops below a predetermined level.
5.6.2. When engine has stops automatically switch off
the generator's circuit breaker and check the oil level.
Refill with engine oil to the upper level as instructed,
and then restart the engine.
5.6.3. If the engine does not start please recheck the
oil level.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the SENSOR PROBE when refilling with oil. Remove the oil filler cap on
the opposite side of carburetor.
OPEN
CLOSE
OIL SENSOR
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
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