GENERATOR PREPARATION
STEP 3 - CONNECT THE BATTERY
The generator comes with the battery disconnected for safety. To use the electric start, the battery needs to be con-
nected. To connect the battery:
1. Remove the protective covering from the free end of the negative battery cable. This cable is connected to the
generator on the other end and is located in the vicinity of the battery.
2. Attach the free end of the negative cable to the battery and secure the connection.
NOTE: If you do not plan to use the generator for a long period of time, it is a good idea to disconnect the negative
battery cable from the battery for storage. After disconnecting the cable, cover the free end with an insulator such
as electrical tape.
STEP 4 - GROUND THE GENERATOR
Ground the generator by tightening the grounding nut (Fig. 9 - 1) on the front control panel against a grounding
wire. A generally acceptable grounding wire is a No. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire. This
grounding wire should be connected at the other end to a copper, brass, or steel-grounding rod that is driven into
the earth. Wire and grounding rods are not included with the generator.
Grounding codes can vary by location. Contact a local electrician to check the area codes.
NOTE: After completing the above preparation, the generator is ready to be started.
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 eye wear 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.
WARNING! Failure to properly ground the generator
can result in electrocution.
Fig. 9
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