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8 of 16 Rev. 5/2010 
Models: G5000S & G8000S 
Commissioning the Battery 
WARNING 
Lead acid storage batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause 
serious injuries.  The battery also gives off explosive gases. Keep 
sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Provide adequate ventilation 
when charging or using batteries. Battery posts, terminals and 
related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Avoid spills 
of electrolyte and wash hands thoroughly after handling. 
Use gloves and safety glasses when handling and installing lead 
acid batteries. 
If you get electrolyte in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean wa-
ter for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Keep out of reach of 
children. 
The battery is an optional feature.  The battery is used to start a 
generator equipped with an electric starter.  Not all generators are 
sold with batteries.  Please verify with your retailer if you believe 
the battery is missing. 
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE, THE  
BATTERY WAS SHIPPED SEALED AND  
PRE-CHARGED. 
 
The battery is ready to be connected to the generator. 
 
To connect the battery, use an adjustable wrench or 8 mm socket to 
secure the BLACK wire to the negative (-) terminal and the RED 
wire to the positive (+) terminal. Do  not allow the wrench to con-
tact any other part of the generator when tightening the battery 
terminals. 
 
Approximate assembly time is 5  
minutes. 
 
Supplied with your generator: 
 
1.  Two(2) foot assemblies with two (2)  
13 mm nuts. 
2.  Two (2) wheel axle assemblies. 
Wheel Kit Assembly 
Two pre-assembled, retractable, handle bars, one on 
each side of the generator frame.  Twist to lock / 
unlock.  Pull or push to extend / retract. 
Insert each foot assembly through 
holes in the frame.  Tighten nut with 
13mm wrench or socket. 
Step  
1 
Pre-assembled wheel / axle 
assembly. 
Insert each axle and tighten the 
bolt to secure in place using a 13 
mm wrench or socket. 
Battery Terminals 
Battery  
Step  
2