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PRE-OPERATION CHECK
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Keep all sparks and flames
away from the battery and fuel
tank. A battery, especially when
charging, will give off hydrogen
and oxygen gases which can
explode and cause serious
personal injury.
1. Remove the vent plugs.
2. Fill cells up to the upper level with electrolyte.
[Specific gravity of sulfuric acid 1.270 to 1.290 (at
20°C = 68°F)]
3. Allow the battery to sit for about one hour after
filling.
4. If the electrolyte level is dropped, refill with
electrolyte up to the upper level.
5. Replace the vent plugs.
6. Charge the battery at the normal charging rate of
6.0 amperes.
7. Wash off any electrolyte which may have spilled.
(1) Vent plug opening
(2) Electrolyte level indication
tube
(3) Indicated level
(A) Upper level
(B) Lower level
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The duration of dry charged efficiency, will decrease
in proportion to the period of time elapsed after
shipment and during storage. To obtain the longest
service life of the battery, it is necessary for the
battery to be charged for a sufficient period of time.
Continue to charge until all cells are gassing freely,
and the voltage and specific gravity reading in all
cells remain constant for 3 or more successive
readings taken at 30 minute intervals.
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When the battery has been charged fully, the
specific gravity of electrolyte should be 1.270 to
1.290 (at 20°C = 68°F).
Engine oil
The generator has been shipped without engine
oil. Fill with oil to the correct level before
attempting to start the engine.
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the oil cap.
3. Add engine oil of grade CD or higher, up to the
upper mark on the oil level gauge.
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See “Engine Oil” in “PERIODIC SERVICE” section
for engine oil capacity and checking engine oil
level.
Coolant
WARNING
To avoid personal injury:
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Place the machine on a level
surface.
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DO NOT remove the radiator
cap while coolant is hot. When
cool, rotate the radiator cap
slowly to the first stop to allow
excess pressure to escape.
Then remove cap completely.
1. Remove the radiator cap and fill with specified
coolant until the coolant level is just below the port.
2. Fill with coolant to the “FULL” mark on the reserve
tank.
3. Securely tighten radiator cap and reserve tank
cap.
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See “Radiator” in “PERIODIC SERVICE” section
for changing coolant.
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