Generac 101 9-3 Check Battery / Attach Negative Battery Wire, E-rings can cause eye injury

7500EXL Extended Life Generator

2.Slide axle through both mounting brackets.

3.Slide a wheel over the axle.

NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air pressure valve on the outboard side.

4.Place a washer on axle and then place an e-ring in axle groove.

5.Install e-ring with pliers, squeezing from top of e-ring to bottom of axle.

CAUTION

E-rings can cause eye injury.

E-rings can spring back and become airborne when installing or removing.

• Always wear eye protection when installing/removing e-rings.

6.Repeat step 3 thru 5 to secure second wheel.

7.Tip generator so that engine side is down.

8.Attach the vibration mounts to the support leg with 1/4-20 x 1” capscrews and 1/4-20 lock nuts.

9.Line up holes in support leg with holes in generator frame.

10.Attach support leg using 2 capscrews (M8 x 20 mm) and 2 hex nuts (M8).Tighten with a 1/2” or 13mm socket wrench and 1/2” or 13mm wrench.

11.Return generator to normal operating position (resting on wheels and support leg).

12.Check each fastener to ensure it is secure.

Check Battery / Attach Negative Battery Wire

The sealed battery on the generator is fully charged and pre–installed except for the negative (black) battery cable.

To install:

1.Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black) cable.

2.Remove screw, lock washer and flat washer on negative battery terminal.

3.Slide lock washer, flat washer and negative battery cable over screw (Figure 2).

Figure 2 — Negative Battery Connection

Negative

Battery Cable

Screw

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

Positive

Battery Cable

4.Reattach screw to negative battery terminal and tighten.

5.Verify that connections to battery and generator are tight and secure.

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