Master Lock MGH10000C, MGH8500AIE Extension Cords, Mounting Battery to Generator

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PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS

BATTERY

WARNING: Battery gives off explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, and cigarettes away. Do not remove or install battery cables when engine is cranking or running. Only service or use battery in a well-vented area.

WARNING: Battery contains sulfuric acid. Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Do not tilt generator with battery installed.Tilting could cause bat- tery acid to spill.Wear protective clothing and face shield when servicing. Keep out of children’s reach.

• If battery acid gets on your skin,

wash with water.

• If battery acid gets in your eyes,

flush with water at least 15

minutes. Call a doctor at once.

Battery acid is poisonous.

• If swallowed, drink large

amounts of water or milk. Fol-

low with milk of magnesia or

Always shut down engine before removing or attaching battery cables. Always remove the negative (–) cable first. Always attach negative (–) cable last.

MOUNTING BATTERY TO GENERATOR

1.Secure battery to generator using bat- tery hold-down system. This system consists of the battery mounting brack- et, hook bolts, and nuts (see Figures 9 and 10).

2.Locate the red, positive (+) battery cable from starter solenoid. Connect it to the positive (+) battery terminal (see Figures 11 and 12).

3.Locate the black, negative (–) battery cable attached to engine block. Connect it to the negative (–) battery terminal (see Figures 11 and 12).

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

See engine owner’s manual for more information.

Nut

To Engine

Block (–)

120	V
	I
GFC
RE	SET
		T
TES

		ER
UR	MET
HO		NM
	E	005
00000

To Starter Solenoid (+)

Figure 11 - MGH8500AIE - Connecting Positive and Negative Cables to Battery (Alternator Removed for Clarity)

To Starter

Solenoid

To Engine

Block

Figure 12 - MGH10000C - Connecting Positive and Negative Cables to Battery

vegetable oil. Call a doctor at

once.

CAUTION: If you remove bat- tery, insulate the red, positive (+) battery cable terminal. Insulate with electrical tape. Exposed terminal may spark when genera- tor runs.

Battery Mounting

Bracket

Battery

Hook Bolt

12F0CVI G

HOUR METER

O-IDLE

AUT

ON OFF RES

RESET

EXTENSION

CORDS

Only use grounded extension cords. Be sure to use extension cord with proper wire gauge size. See chart below.

Recommended Minimum Wire Gauges (AWG) for Extension

IMPORTANT: Make sure battery connec- tions are the correct polarity. Electric start generators use negative ground, 12-volt DC starting system.

A battery is not supplied with generator. A 12-volt, 32Amp-Hour minimum, group U1, lug terminal battery is recommended. The positive and negative battery cables are sup- plied with generator. You must install these cables before mounting battery.

Always wear safety glasses when working with battery. Make sure battery terminals are clean. Make sure cable connections are tight.

Figure 9 - MGH8500AIE - Battery Hold- Down System (Alternator Removed for Clarity)

Nut	Battery Mounting
	Bracket
	Battery

Hook

Bolt

Figure 10 - MGH10000C - Battery Hold- Down System

Cords

Ampere	AWG for Length of
Load		Cord in Feet
	50'		100'	150'
2	18		18	18
3	18		18	18
4	16		16	16
5	16		16	16
6	16		16	14
8	16		14	12
10	16		14	12
12	14		14	12
14	14		12	10
16	12		12	10
20	10		10	8

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