Graco 3A1705J Connect Battery, Add Fuel, General Equipment Guidelines

Setup

Connect Battery

Improper battery installation or maintenance may result in electric shock, chemical burns, or explosion. Battery maintenance must only be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.

See Technical Specifications, page 102 for battery requirements and recommended battery size.

1.Secure battery (not supplied) to bracket with strap.

PC

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2.Connect battery cable from the engine starter (ST) and chassis to the battery. Connect the black cable to battery negative (-) and the red cable to battery positive (+).

NOTICE

Always connect the red battery cable to battery positive (+) and the black battery cable to the battery negative (-). Failure to properly connect the battery cable to the battery will damage the fusible link when the engine control module is turned ON. Do not bypass the fusible link when damaged. The fusible link prevents damage to other system components. See the system repair manual for repair instructions.

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3.Cover battery terminals with plastic caps (PC) attached to supplied battery cables.

4.Verify battery was connected properly by

pressing OFF on the engine control module (PE) to “wake up” the controller screen. Do not attempt to start the engine until all Setup steps are complete. See Repair manual if engine control module doesn’t light up.

Add Fuel

1.Remove fuel cap (FS) and fill fuel tank with no more than 20 gallons (75 liters) of diesel fuel. Replace cap. See Perkins engine manual for approved diesel fuels.

2.Squeeze prime bulb (P) to prime engine. Press the prime bulb repeatedly until fuel begins to return to the fuel tank.

FS

P

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General Equipment Guidelines

Maintain and inspect the generator, air compressor, and other equipment per the manufacturer recommendations to avoid an unexpected shutdown. Unexpected equipment shutdown will cause voltage fluctuations that can damage electrical equipment.

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