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Battery (For EF5200DE)
1. Remove the battery.
2. Check the fluid level. Add only distilled water if
necessary. (See page 35; “BATTERY-
Replenishing the battery fluid”)
3. After checking the fluid level, charge the battery.
4. Store the battery in a cool, dark and dry place and
charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an excessively warm or
cold place [i.e., less than 0°C (30°F) or more than
30°C (90°F)].
9
Disconnect the negative lead first, then the
positive lead from the battery.
9
Connect the positive lead first, then the nega-
tive lead to the battery when installing the bat-
tery.
9
Never smoke or make and break connections
at the battery while charging. Sparks may
ignite the battery gas.
9
Be sure the battery terminals are tight and that
the battery vent tube is properly routed and is
securely attached to the battery.
9
Do not disconnect the battery during engine
operation.
9
Avoid operating the generator with the battery
removed.
NOTICE
WARNING
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