Product Manual

28 Owner’s Manual for Mobile Generator
Operation
Figure 3-4. Cold Weather Starting Guidelines
Use cold weather starting aids as needed according to
Figure 3-4. Follow supplier instructions for starting aids
provided on engine. A booster battery can be connected
if needed (see Using a Booster Battery or Charger (If
Equipped)).
NOTE: Additional information on cold weather operation
is available from your local GMASD.
Using a Booster Battery or
Charger (If Equipped)
See Figure 3-5. A 12 volt booster battery can be
connected in parallel with batteries on the unit to aid in
cold weather starting. ALWAYS use heavy-duty jumper
cables.
Parallel:
• Amps = Twice as a single battery
• Volts = Same as single battery
Figure 3-5. Parallel
1. Connect booster battery or batteries to produce the
required system voltage.
NOTE: To avoid sparks, do not allow the free ends of
jumper cables to touch engine.
2. Connect one end of jumper cable to the POSITIVE
(+) post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the
POSITIVE (+) post of battery connected to starter.
4. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the
NEGATIVE (-) post of the booster battery.
5. Complete the hookup by making the last
connection of the NEGATIVE (-) cable to a good
ground on the engine frame and away from the
battery(ies).
6. Start the engine. Disconnect jumper cables
immediately after engine starts. Always disconnect
NEGATIVE (-) cable first.
A No aids
B Electric air heat
C Block heat
D Ether
E Electric air heat and block heat
F Ether and block heat
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(000137a)
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while
charging. Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective
gear when working with batteries. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
(000138a)
WARNING
Risk of burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and can
cause severe chemical burns. Wear protective gear
when working with batteries. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
(000167a)
Equipment damage. Do not make battery
connections in reverse. Doing so will result
in equipment damage.
CAUTION
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