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Connecting Battery (Electric Start Models Only)
NOTE: A battery is not included with the generator. A 12-volt, 14-amp, garden tractor style
battery is recommended. Please reference the engine manual for specific battery cranking
amp requirements. To connect the battery, you will need to install the battery cables by
following the steps outlined below. For battery location see the COMPONENT LOCATION
section of this manual.
ACID
Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Sulfuric acid is highly corrosive. Contact with skin can
cause severe burns; contact with eyes can cause permanent blindness; and accidental
ingestion can cause death. To avoid contact with sulfuric acid, always wear protective
equipment when handling batteries. If acid contacts skin, flush are with cool water for
10-15 minutes. Immediately remove contaminated clothing and thoroughly wash the
underlying skin.
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1. Remove the retaining nut on the battery box* (A), remove the battery retainer (B), place
the battery in the tray (C), then replace the battery retainer and nut.
2. Remove battery terminal covers if applicable.
3. Connect black cable (1) to the negative (-) battery terminal with supplied bolt and nut.
4. Connect red cable (2) to the positive (+) battery terminal with supplied bolt and nut.
5. Make sure both the positive and negative connections are secure.
6. Slide the rubber boots over both terminals and connection hardware.
1. Negative (-) battery cable (black)
2. Positive (+) battery cable (red)
A B
C
*See the Component Location section
of this manual for battery box location.