Shindaiwa DG15BMK, Owner'S And Operator'S Manual

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8-6. Checking the Battery
Warning: Explosion

Do not operate the equipment or recharge the battery when the battery fluid
level is below the lower level.

Do not generate any sparks near the battery and do not allow any fire, open
flames and sparks near the equipment because the battery generates ignitable
gas.
1) Check the fluid level, and add distilled water until
it reaches the upper level when the fluid level is
near the lower level.
2) Check the terminals for looseness and tighten
properly.
<Note>

It is necessary to recharge the battery when the specific gravity of the battery fluid
is 1.23 or less. Request the authorized distributor which the generator was
purchased to recharge the battery.

Battery Replacement Procedures
1) Remove the battery negative (-) cable.
(Always be sure to remove the negative (-)
side first.)
2) Remove the battery hold-down clamp.
3) Remove the "
＋
" (positive) cable.
4) Remove the battery.
**Reverse the procedure above for installing the battery.
(
First, connect the positive (+) cable of the replaced battery.)
<Note>

Use the specified battery. <46B24L> (Japanese Industrial Standard)
Caution: Injuries to Eyes and Skin

Use protective gear, such as rubber gloves, when inspecting or replacing the
Battery acid, Diesel fuel and/or Engine oil. Be sure that fluid does not contact
eyes, or on skin or clothing.

Battery acid, Diesel fuel and/or Engine oil can be very harmful If contact to
eyes, skin or clothing. If contact occurs, flush immediately with large amount of
water and contact physician.
UPPER
Level
LOWER
Level
Terminal
"
－
"
Post
with Cap
Hold-Down
Clamp
"
＋
" Post
with Cap