Battery Connections The generator may be shipped with no battery installed.
Procedure: The correct type battery must be installed in the battery compartment provided, see Table 3‐7. Installation and servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions.
Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.
1.Open access doors and locate battery tray.
2.Place the correct battery (see Table 3‐7) on the tray.
3.Install the Battery Hold Down Bar and Rods as shown in Figure 3‐7.
a.Place the bent end of the Battery Hold Down Rod through the hole in the Battery Tray.
b.Place the threaded end of the Battery Hold Down Rod through the hole in the Battery Hold Down Bar and secure with flat washer, lock washer and nut.
c.Repeat steps a and b for the other Battery Hold Down Rod.
Figure 3‐7 Battery Installation
Washers & Nut
Battery Hold Down Bar 
(Install away from terminals)
Washers & Nut
The + and - terminals of your battery may be different than shown. Be sure that the Positive lead is connected to the positive
(+)terminal of your battery.
Battery
Battery Hold Down Rod
Battery Tray
4.Connect the positive lead to the positive (+) battery terminal.
5.Connect the negative lead to the negative
6.Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
7.Connect charging source to the battery terminals.
8.Disconnect the battery's ground terminal before working in the vicinity of the battery or battery wires. Contact with the battery can result in electrical shock when a tool accidently touches the positive battery terminal or wire. The risk of such shock is reduced when the ground lead is removed during installation and maintenance.
Recommended Engine Oil and Battery Type
When replacing batteries, use only the recommended battery for your generator, see Table 3‐7.
Table 3‐7
MODEL | SUMMER | WINTER | OIL | RECOMMENDED | (AMPS) COLD | |
OIL | OIL | CAPACITY | BATTERY | CRANKING | ||
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| SAE. 30 | 5W/30 | 5.0 QTS | BCI Group 31 | 675 | |
GLC30 | SAE. 30 | 5W/30 | 6.0 QTS | BCI Group 31 | 925 | |
GLC35 | SAE. 30 | 5W/30 | 6.0 QTS | BCI Group 31 | 925 | |
GLC45 | SAE. 30 | 5W/30 | 6.0 QTS | BCI Group 31 | 925 | |
GLC50 | SAE. 30 | 5W/30 | 6.2 QTS | BCI Group 31 | 925 | |
GLC60 | SAE. 30 | 5W/30 | 6.2 QTS | BCI Group 31 | 925 | |
GLC80 | SAE. 30 | 5W/30 | 6.5 QTS | BCI Group 31 | 925 | |
GLC100 | SAE. 30 | 5W/30 | 6.5 QTS | BCI Group 31 | 925 | |
GLC125 | SAE. 30 | 5W/30 | 6.5 QTS | BCI Group 31 | 925 |
MN2408 | Receiving & Installation 3‐13 |
