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BATTERY INSTALLATION
This engine generator set is shipped with a battery tie
down kit for customer installation. This kit consists of
a battery tie down and hardware for installation of the
customer supplied battery on the unit.
This engine generator set is designed for electric start
only, you will need to purchase and install a battery to
operate it. .
A 12-volt battery,
BCI group U1 rated at 300 CCA
or larger is recommended for this electric start engine
generator set. Follow the battery manufacturers rec-
ommendations for servicing and charging prior to use.
Connect the battery to the electric start system using
the cables provided.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
These electric start engines are
NEGATIVE
GROUND
. Use extreme caution when connecting the
battery. Connect the
NEGATIVE
battery terminal to
GROUND
.
Connecting the positive battery terminal to
ground will damage the engines charging circuit.
For your safety always connect the positive battery
cable to the “bat+” terminal first. Then connect the
negative battery cable to the “bat-” terminal. Make
sure all connections are clean and tight. Reverse the
sequence when disconnecting, disconnect the nega-
tive cable first. These engines produce enough direct
current to keep a battery charged under normal oper-
ating conditions, but were not intended to be used as
a battery charger.
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY
Lead acid batteries produce explosive hydro-
gen gas when charging. Keep sparks, flames, and
burning cigarettes away from the battery. Ventilate
the area when charging or using the battery in an
enclosed space. Lead acid batteries contain sulfuric
acid, which causes severe burns. If acid contacts
eyes, skin or clothing, flush well with water. For con
-
tact with eyes, get immediate medical attention.
BATTERY CHARGING
Units equipped with electric start have a small fly
-
wheel charger built into the engine flywheel assembly
for recharging the starting battery. This flywheel
charger generates a small AC current that passes
through a diode assembly to produce a DC charg-
ing current of about 1 to 3 AMPS. This circuit is not
designed to be used as a battery charging circuit to
recharge dead batteries.
OIL ALERT SYSTEM
This WINCO generator is equipped with a low oil
shutdown system. This Honda engine uses an float
switch mounted inside the engine. If the oil level
drops below a certain point the low oil module on the
engine will shut it down. This low oil warning system
will automatically stop the engine before the oil level
reaches a critical danger point. This feature is de-
signed to prevent costly repairs and downtime.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Allowing the engine to shutdown repeatedly on
low oil level may cause excessive wear which can be
cumulative.
STANDARD DOLLY KIT
An 4-wheel dolly kit come with this generator. The
dolly kit comes with instructions and parts list. After
installing the dolly kit, file the instructions and parts
list in the back of this manual for future reference.
OPTIONAL FUEL SOLENOID KIT
An optional 12 volt DC fuel solenoid kit is available
for this generator. This solenoid kit will automatically
shut off the fuel supply should the engine stop for any
reason will operating preventing fuel leaks. This kit
is recommended if you are going to be operating the
generator unattended.
