Battery
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
The battery is disconnected and strapped into the battery tray for shipment.
1. Remove the battery maintenance cover (see page 60).
2. Remove the battery strap from the bottom hook, and then remove the
battery.
3. Only remove the battery cables from the twist clip.
Make sure that the 4-pin blue coupler harness is secured with the twist clip.
Charge the battery properly. See page 62.
Reinstall the battery.
4. Remove the protective cover from the battery positive (+) terminal, and
connect the positive (+) cable to the battery positive (+) terminal. Make sure
to cover the terminal with the battery boot.
5. Connect the negative (–) cable to the battery negative (–) terminal.
6. Secure the battery by hooking the strap onto the bottom hook of the
generator.
BOTTOM
HOOK
POSITIVE (+) CABLE
7. Install the battery maintenance cover in the reverse order of removal (see
page 60).
Never operate the generator with the battery maintenance cover open, as
poor engine and generator performance will result.
BATTERY BOOT
BATTERY CABLES
4-PIN BLUE COUPLER HARNESS
BATTERY
ASSEMBLY
TWIST CLIP
NEGATIVE (–) CABLE
BATTERY STRAP
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