Manual

3.8 OTHERSTORAGETiPS
• Do not store gasolinefrom one seasonto another.
• Replaceany gasolinecan that starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in
the gasoline will cause problems with the carburetor and fuel
system.
• If possible,storethe unit indoors and coverit to giveprotection
from dust and dirt. Cover the unit with a suitable protective
coverthat does not retainmoisture.
• BE SURETO EMPTYTHE FUEL TANK. If it is not practical
to empty the fuel tank and the unit is to be stored for some
time, use a commercially availablefuel stabilizeraddedto the
gasolineto increasethe life of the gasoline.
,A CAUTION!
,_ NEVER cover the generator while engine and
exhaust area are warm,
4.1 BATTERYREPLACEMENT(XG7000E&XGS000E)
NOTE:
The batteryshippedwiththe generatorhasbeenfully charged.
Abatterymay losesomeof itschargewhennot in use for
prolongedperiodsof time. If the batteryisunableto crank
the engine,pluginthe 12V chargerincludedinthe accessory
box(see the Charging a Batterysection).RUNNINGTHE
GENERATORDOESNOTCHARGETHEBATTERY.
The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fully
charged.To replacethe battery (SeeFigure16):
• Remove the side panel as shown. Remove the four bolts
securingthe fuel tank.
• Turn the fuel valve on the control panelto the "OFF"position.
Pull the fuel tank back slightly and removethe fuel hose that
runs from the engineto the fuel valve.
_CAUTION!
,_ Drainfuel into approvedcontaineroutdoors,awayfrom
open flame. Besureengineiscool.Donot smoke in the
vicinityor lighta cigarette.
• Push the fuel valvefrom the control paneland removethe fuel
tank.
• Removethe battery wire connections(black wire first) and the
battery hold-down bracket.
• Replacethe battery,connectingthe REDwire to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal andthe BLACKwire to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal
NOTE:
Start aft four screws onthe side panel beforetighteningor it
may notbe possible toget all the screws in place.
SIDE
PANEL
Figure16 - Battery Removal
1_ FUELTANK
ASSEMBLY
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ENGINE
STARTIN(
BATTERY
BATTERY
BRACKET
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