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Upper Level
Lower Level
Check the fluid level, and add distilled water until it reaches the upper level when the fluid
level is near the lower level.
Check the terminals for looseness and tighten properly.
< Note >
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It is necessary to recharge the battery when the specific gravity of the battery fluid is 1.23 or
less. Request the authorized distributor where the generator was purchased to recharge the
battery.
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Replacing the Battery
< Note >
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Two batteries are connected in series order. Whenever you replace battery or disconnect
cables, always proceed with the following steps, otherwise battery may short-circuit.
(1) BATTERY - A
Remove the clamp and cable from negative (-) post from the battery on the right side.
(Always be sure to remove the negative (-) side first.)
Remove the clamp and cable from positive (+) post from the battery on the right side.
Remove the clamp and cable from negative (-) post from the battery on the left side.
(Always be sure to remove the negative (-) side first.)
Remove the hold-down clamp from the battery on the left side.
Remove the clamp and cable from positive (+) post from the battery on the left side.
Remove the left side battery from the seat.
* Install the battery by performing the above procedures in the reverse order.
(First connect the positive (+) cable of the replaced battery.)
(1) BATTERY - B
Remove the clamp and cable from negative (-) post from the battery on the right side.
(Always be sure to remove the negative (-) side first.)
Remove the hold-down clamp from the battery on the right side.
Remove the clamp and cable from positive (+) post from the battery on the right side.
Remove the right side battery from the seat.
* Install the battery by performing the above procedures in the reverse order.
(First connect the positive (+) cable of the replaced battery.)
< Note >
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Make sure that the removed cable does not come in contact with the battery post.
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Do not disconnect the battery cable immediately after the engine stop. The SCR continues to
operate for approximately 3 minutes even after the
starter switch is set to the “OFF” position.
Wait for at least 3 minutes before disconnecting the battery cables.
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Hold-Down
Clamp
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) Post (
－
) Post
BATTERY - B BATTERY - A