Product Manual

Activation and Startup

12 Owner’s Manual for Stationary Diesel Generators

Figure 3-4. Prime Fuel System (2.5L Engines)

2. When all bubbles are purged and replaced by a

solid stream of fuel, lower pump handle (or release

priming bulb) and tighten the fuel filter air bleed

screw.

Install Battery

2.5L Models

NOTE: Remove 10 screws to release louvered air intake

panel on left side of enclosure.

1. Loosen two screws with nylon washers to release

hold-down clamp from battery tray, or loosen strap

and move away from tray.

2. See Figure 3-5. Place battery (C) on tray.

3. Install two screws with nylon washers to secure

hold-down clamp to battery tray, or tighten strap

over top of battery.

4. Connect positive battery cable (red) (A) to positive

(+) battery terminal.

5. Connect negative battery cable (black) (B) to nega-

tive (-) battery terminal.

6. Thread 10 screws into louvered air intake panel.

Alternately tighten screws to 90 in-lbs (10 Nm)

using a crosswise pattern.

Figure 3-5. Battery Cable Connections

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WARNING

Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases.

Always connect positive battery cable first to

avoid spark. Failure to do so could result in

death or serious injury.

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