Product Manual

Installation / Initial Set-Up (cont’d)

6. Battery Installation

Your generator’s engine is equipped with an electric starter which requires the installation of a 12 volt DC battery.

See the “Specifications” section of this manual for more specific battery requirements for this generator model,

such as minimum amperage or CCA rating.

The battery is to be supplied by the customer and should be installed in the protective battery tray located near

the engine. The orientation of the battery should be with the tabs to the front. Follow the instructions detailed

below for connecting and disconnecting the battery.

WARNING: Battery hazards

Batteries are hazardous because they contain caustic acid, can emit explosive gases, and can cause

electric shock. Caution must be exercised when making connections to a battery to avoid shock and

contact with the acid, and to prevent any sparking that could lead to an explosion.

ALWAYS follow the general battery safety rules and instructions listed below.

General Battery Safety

Rules

 ALWAYS use eye protection when handling batteries.

 NEVER smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignition.

 NEVER touch both battery terminals at the same time with your hand or any non-

insulated tools.

 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water and

neutralize with baking soda.

Connecting the

battery

Always connect the cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock:

1. Find the battery cables located near the battery tray.

2. Connect the red cable to the positive(+) terminal of the battery.

3. Then connect the black cable to the negative(-) terminal of the battery.

Disconnecting the

battery

Always disconnect cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock.

1. First, disconnect the black cable from the negative(-) terminal of the battery.

2. Next, disconnect the red cable from the positive(+) terminal of the battery.

Battery Tray

Pole

Wing Nut

Battery Bracket