PowerBOSS™ | 8000W Portable Generator | OPERATION |
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2.Slide red rubber boot off generator’s battery terminal and push it onto red wire, thus uncovering POSITIVE battery terminal.
3.Using standard automotive jumper cables, connect RED jumper cable clamp to generator’s POSITIVE battery terminal (Figure 9).
Figure 9 — Jumper Cable Connections
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4.Connect the other RED jumper cable clamp to the starting battery’s POSITIVE battery terminal.
5.Connect the BLACK jumper cable clamp to the starting battery’s NEGATIVE battery terminal.
6.Using standard automotive jumper cables, connect BLACK jumper cable clamp to generator’s NEGATIVE battery terminal (Figure 9).
7.Start the generator as described in “Starting the Engine” and remove jumper cables in reverse order of connections.
8.Slide the red rubber boot back onto the generator’s POSITIVE battery terminal.
If you have any questions, please call the Generator Helpline at
IMPORTANT: When jump starting, always wear proper eye protection and never lean over battery. Inspect both batteries before connecting booster cables. DO NOT jump start a damaged battery. Be sure vent caps are tight and level.
Connecting Electrical Loads
•Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting.
•Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
•DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt receptacles.
•DO NOT connect
•DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
•DO NOT OVERLOAD GENERATOR. See “Don’t Overload Generator”.
Stopping the Engine
1.Turn off and unplug all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on.
2.Let engine run at
3.Move Run/Stop switch to “Stop” position.
4.Close the fuel
How to Use the Battery Charger
Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery charged and ready for use. Battery charging should be done in a dry location, such as inside a garage.
1.Plug charger into unit’s “Battery Float Charger” jack, which is located on starter switch (Figure 10). Plug battery charger into a 120 Volt AC wall receptacle.
Figure 10 — Battery Charger Jack
2.Unplug charger from unit and wall outlet when generator is being started and while it is in operation.
3.Keep this charger plugged in when generator is not in use to prolong battery life.The charger has a built in float equalizer and will not overcharge battery, even when plugged in for an extended period of time.
IMPORTANT: See “Battery Maintenance” on page 15 for additional information.
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