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Installation / Initial Set-Up
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Battery
Connection Your generator is equipped with an electric starter which requires a 12-volt DC battery. The
battery is supplied with the generator and will need to be connected upon first use. Follow
the instructions detailed below for connecting and disconnecting the battery.
WARNING:
Batteries are hazardous because they contain caustic acid, can
emit explosive gases, and can cause electric shock. Caution must be
exercised when making connections to a battery to avoid shock and contact
with the acid, and to prevent any sparking that could lead to an explosion.
ALWAYS follow the general battery safety rules and instructions listed below.
•
ALWAYS use eye protection when handling batteries.
•
NEVER smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignition.
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NEVER touch both battery terminals at the same time with your hand or any non-
insulated tools.
•
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water and neutralize
with baking soda.
Accessing the battery
1) Remove the screw
1
and then remove the battery cover
2
.
2) Find the battery cables located behind the battery cover.
Connecting the battery
Always connect the cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock:
1)
Tilt the battery outward like shown above to make the battery cable connections.
2) Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery, tighten bolt and cover
terminal with red rubber cap.
3) Then connect the black cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery, tighten bolt and
cover the terminal with the black rubber cap.
4) Tilt the battery inward until level, replace battery cover
2
and install screw
1
.
Disconnecting the battery
Always disconnect cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock.
1)
First, disconnect the black cable from the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
2) Next, disconnect the red cable from the positive (+) terminal of the battery.