MAINTENANCE
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F-5709
(1) Plug
Installation
(1) Plug
1. Turn the main switch to the "STOP" position to
prevent an accidental short circuit.
2. Install the battery on the battery mount tray securely.
IMPORTANT:
¡ Connect the charger positive terminal to the
TIP
battery positive terminal, and negative to the
Clamp the red wire to the positive (+) terminal and the
negative.
black wire to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. Do
¡ When disconnecting the cable from the battery,
not reverse these positions.
start with the negative terminal first.
When connecting the cable to the battery, start
with the positive terminal first.
IMPORTANT:
If reversed, the contact of tools on the battery may
¡ Connect the charger positive terminal to the
cause a shortage.
battery positive terminal, and negative to the
negative.
a Direction for Long Term Storage
¡ When disconnecting the cable from the battery,
1. When storing the generator for long periods of
start with the negative terminal first.
time, remove the battery, adjust the electrolyte to
When connecting the cable to the battery, start
the proper level, and store in a dry and dark place.
with the positive terminal first.
2. The battery naturally discharges while it is stored.
If reversed, the contact of tools on the battery may
Recharge it once a month in summer, and every 2
cause a shortage.
months in winter.
a Direction for Long Term Storage
a Battery Boost Starting
1. When storing the generator for long periods of
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time, remove the battery, adjust the electrolyte to
DANGER
the proper level, and store in a dry and dark place.
To avoid serious personal injury.
2. The battery naturally discharges while it is stored.
¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Battery gases can explode.
Recharge it once a month in summer, and every 2
months in winter.
Keep cigarettes, sparks, and
flames away from battery.
a Battery Boost Starting
¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ If generator battery is frozen, do
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not battery boost start engine.
DANGER
¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ DO NOT connect other end of
To avoid serious personal injury.
negative 1 1 1 1 1 jumper cable to
¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Battery gases can explode.
n e g a t i v e 1 1 1 1 1 t e r m i n a l o f
Keep cigarettes, sparks, and
generator battery.
flames away from battery.
¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ If generator battery is frozen, do
not battery boost start engine.
¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ DO NOT connect other end of
negative 1 1 1 1 1 jumper cable to
n e g a t i v e 1 1 1 1 1 t e r m i n a l o f
generator battery.
(A) "HIGHEST LEVEL"
(B) "LOWEST LEVEL"
(A) "HIGHEST LEVEL"
(B) "LOWEST LEVEL"
When battery boost starting engine, follow the
instructions below to safely start the engine.
1.
Bring helper battery of the same voltage as
disabled generator within easy cable reach.
2.
Put on safety goggles and rubber gloves.
3.
Ensure the vent caps are securely in place. (if
equipped)
4.
Cover vent caps with damp rags. Do not allow the
rag to touch the battery terminals.
Attach the red clamp to the positive (red, 2 or
5.
pos.) terminal of the dead battery and clamp the
other end of the same cable to the positive (red,
2 or pos.) terminal of the helper battery.
(1) Dead battery
(2) Lay a damp rag over vent caps.
(3) Jumper cables
(4) Engine block or frame
(5) Helper battery
6. Clamp the other cable to the negative (black, 1 or
neg.) terminal of the helper battery.
7. Clamp the other end to the engine block or frame
of the generator as far from the dead battery as
possible.
8. Start the disabled generator.
9. Disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse
order of attachment. (Steps 7, 6 and 5).
10. Remove and discard the damp rags.
IMPORTANT:
¡ This machine has a 12 volt negative 1 ground
starting system.
¡ Use only same voltage for jump starting.
¡ Use of a higher voltage source on generators
electrical system could result in severe damage to
generators electrical system.