Specifications

4.5 Battery Maintenance
WARNING: Ignition of explosive battery gases can cause severe personal injury or
CAUTION: If the generator set will be used before a starting battery is installed, insulate the
4. Maintenance 12-2008
No. Description No. Description
1 Clip 3 Air Cleaner Element
2 Air Cleaner Cover
FIGURE 18. AIR CLEANER
Refer to the Periodic Maintenance Schedule table for scheduled battery maintenance. Carefully
follow the battery manufacturer's instrucitons.
death. Arcing at battery terminals can ignite battery gases. Ventilate the area
before working on batteries. Wear safety glasses and do not smoke. Always
stop the generator set before disconnecting the battery. Always disconnect
the negative ( – ) cable first and reconnect it last.
1. Keep the battery case clean and dry and the teminals tight.
2. Connect the Red starter cable (+) to the positive (+) terminal of the battery and the Green
cable to the negative terminal. Always disconnect the Green cable ( – ) first and reconnect
it last.
3. Make sure the battery is securely clamped in place in its mounting bracket.
red battery cable terminal with electrical insulating tape to prevent short circuits that
can damage the battery charging system.
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