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/_ WARNING: Battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas
• Keep battery away from spark, flame, or cigarette.
• Do not connect or disconnect battery while generator is running.
• Service or use battery only in well ventilated areas.
WARNING: Battery contains sulfuric acid. Battery acid is poisonous. Tilting the generator
with the battery installed can cause battery acid to spill.
• Wear protective clothing and eyewear when servicing battery.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not tilt generator with battery installed.
• If battery acid gets on your skin, wash with water immediately.
• If battery acid gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and call a doctor
immediately.
If battery acid is swallowed, drink a large amount of water or milk. Then drink milk of magnesia
or vegetable oil. Call a doctor immediately.
If your generator will start manually (using the recoil starter pull cord) but will not start electrically
(with the key), the battery may be drained. In this case, you can recharge the battery by starting the
generator manually and allowing it to run for 20 minutes. However, if your battery will no longer hold
a charge, you may need to replace it. To replace the battery:
1. Disconnect the positive (+) and negative (-) cables from the battery.
2. Remove the metal bracket that secures the battery to the generator.
3. Install the replacement battery and secure to the generator with the bracket. Use a 12V battery
that is 18 Ah or greater.
4. Connect the positive and negative cables to the new battery.
STORAGE / TRANSPORT PROCEDURES
A CAUTION: Never place any type of storage cover on the generator while it is still hot.
When transporting or storing your generator for extended periods of time:
• Empty the gas tank (see "Emptying the Gas Tank" in the "Maintenance" section).
• Disconnect the spark plug.
• Do not obstruct any ventilation openings.
• Keep the generator in a cool dry area.
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