Mounting Battery to Generator | Dayton 3WY47, 3WY46 guide

Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Models 3WY47, 3W735B, 3W736C, 3WY44, 3TE27A, 3WY45, and 3WY46

Assembly (Continued)

MOUNTING BATTERY TO GENERATOR

Do not over tighten positive terminal on

starter solenoid. Positive terminal could rotate and cut into negative terminal, causing a short.

NOTE: Model 3WY47 battery is located on opposite side as shown (See Figure 16).

1.Secure battery to generator by battery hold-down system. This system consists of the battery mounting bracket, hook bolt, and nut (See Figures 15 and 16).

Nut

Battery Mounting

Bracket

Nut

Battery Mounting

Bracket

Battery

Hook Bolt

Figure 16 – Battery Hold-Down System (Model 3WY47 Shown)

To Engine

Block

To Starter

Solenoid

Figure 18 – Connecting Positive and Negative Cables to Battery (Model 3WY47

		2. Locate the red, positive (+) battery cable
		from starter solenoid. Connect it to the
		positive (+) battery terminal (See Figures
		17 and 18).
0	100	200
		200
		30
			To
			Engine
		0	Block
		0	100
			200
			30
Battery			To Starter
			Solenoid
Hook Bolt
Figure 15 – Battery Hold-Down System
(Model 3WY45 Shown)

Shown)

3.Locate the black, negative (Ð) battery cable attached to engine block. Connect it to the negative (Ð) battery terminal (See Figure 16).

4.Check battery before starting engine. Make sure fluid levels are full. Make sure battery is charged.

See engine ownerÕs manual for more information.

Figure 17 – Connecting Positive and

Negative Cables to Battery (Model 3WY45

Shown)

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Dayton 3WY47, 3WY46 installation instructions Mounting Battery to Generator, From starter solenoid. Connect it to

Contents

Unpacking Description Electrical Specifications SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Receptacle Specifications Portable Generator Model 3W736C Shown Product Identification General Safety Information OIL Alert System Generator Features Ground Fault Circuit INTER- Rupter Receptacle Full Power Selector SwitchHour Meter AUTO-IDLE System Handle and TOP Cover Assembly Model 3WY47 only AssemblyEngine Circuit Breaker Models 3WY46 and 3WY45 only Receptacle Circuit Breaker Installing Battery Cables to Engine Battery Models 3WY46, 3WY45, and 3WY47 only From starter solenoid. Connect it to Mounting Battery to Generator Fuel InstallationGenerator Grounding Engine OIL Standby Installation to Home or Building Ground Fault ProtectionDUST, DIRT, RAIN, and Snow Extension Cords Typical Electric Appliance Wattages Chart Using Receptacle High and LOW Temperature OperationPower Cord and Plug Requirements Operation Starting PrestartRecoil Starter not Available on Model 3WY47 Electric Starter Models 3WY46, 3WY45, and 3WY47 only AUTO-IDLE Operation Adjusting the Idle Speed High Altitude Operation Disconnecting Electric LoadsAdding Electrical Loads Stopping Engine Maintenance and Repairs StorageServicing the Engine Troubleshooting Chart T4 Main Windings Yellow Black Red Green Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagram, Models 3WY45 and 3WY46 3W735B Repair Parts ListWLE-4 NEC-5C For Repair Parts, call WLE-5 Repair Parts List for Model 3W735B Alternator Assembly 3W736C, 3WY44, 3TE27A, 3WY45, and 3WY46 Terminal block 4-block 3WY47 Repair Parts List for Model 3WY47 Alternator Assembly 3W736C, 3WY44, 3TE27A, 3WY45, and 3WY46 WLI-3 WP-4CWP-3C Repair Parts List for Model 3WY47 Fuel Tank and Roll Cage WLI-8 1212 3W736C, 3WY44, 3TE27A, 3WY45, and 3WY46 1013 Repair Parts List for Model 3WY47 Control Panel 3WY47, 3W736C, 3WY44, 3TE27A, 3WY45, and 3WY46 Reference Number Description Quantity Page 3WY47, 3W735B, 3W736C, 3WY44, 3TE27A, 3WY45, and 3WY46 3W735B, 3W736C, 3WY44, 3WY46, 3TE27A, 3WY45, 3WY47 Limited Warranty