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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 to operate it.
This engine-generator set is designed for recoil and electric
start. You will need to purchase and install a battery to
operate it on Natural Gas or for electric start with gasoline.
A 12 Volt battery, 18-A 235 CCA or larger is recommended
for the electric start on this engine-generator set. Maximum
length: 8 1/8”, Maximum width: 3 9/16”, Height range:
5 3/4” - 7”, Amp Hours: 15AH or greater. Follow the
battery manufacturers recommendations 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 negative cable first. The engines produce
enough direct current to keep the battery charged under
normal operating conditions, but were not intended to be
used as a battery charger.
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY
Lead acid batteries produce explosive hydrogen 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 burns. If acid contacts eyes, skin, or clothing,
flush well with water. For contact with eyes, get
immediate medical attention.
BATTERY CHARGING
Units equipped with electric start have a small flywheel
charger built into the engine flywheel assembly for
recharging the start battery. This flywheel charger
generates a small AC current that passes through a diode
assembly to produce a DC charging current of about 1 to
3 AMPS. This circuit is not designed to be used as a battery
charging circuit to recharge dead batteries.