NOTICE
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly serviced with the recommended oil will result in
equipment failure.
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Refer to Maintenance and engine manual for oil fill
information.
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Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and generator warranty.
To fill your engine with oil:
Follow the synthetic oil grade recommendation and oil fill
instructions given in the engine operator's manual.
Battery
Charging the Battery
If it is necessary to charge the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Set generator's system switch to OFF.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Disconnect negative battery cable to negative battery
terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-).
NOTICE
Failure to disconnect negative battery cable will result in
equipment failure.
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DO NOT attempt to jump start the battery.
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Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
4. Charge battery with battery charger at 2 Amps until
battery holds 12 Volts.
NOTE: DO NOT exceed 13.7 Volts charging.
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NOTE: With the battery installed and utility power available
to the transfer switch, the battery receives a trickle charge
whenever the engine is not running. It may take up to
72 hours to fully charge a battery from 5 Volts with the
trickle charge. The trickle charge is not able to recharge a
battery that is completely discharged.
WARNING
Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen
gas during recharging.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause
explosion.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is
extremely caustic.
Contact with battery contents will cause severe
chemical burns.
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and
high short circuit current.
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DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire.
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DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
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DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.
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Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber
gloves.
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Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
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Use tools with insulated handles.
5. Connect negative battery cable to negative battery
terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-)).
6. Ensure hardware on both positive and negative battery
terminals is secure.
7. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control panel.
CAUTION
Installing the 15A fuse could cause the engine
to start.
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DO NOT install this fuse until all plumbing and wiring has
been completed and inspected.
8. Set generator's system switch to AUTO.
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