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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 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 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 ciga-
rettes away from the battery. Ventilate the area when
charging or using the battery in an enclosed space.
Lead acid batteries contain sulfuric acid, which caus-
es 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.
