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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
WARNING: Battery contains sulfuric acid. Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Do not tilt generator with battery installed.Tilting could cause battery acid to spill.Wear protective clothing and face shield when servicing. Keep out of children’s reach.
• Ifbatteryacidgetsonyourskin, |
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
MOUNTING BATTERY TO GENERATOR
1.Secure battery to generator using bat- tery
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
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
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GFC |
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RE | SET | |
| T | |
TES |
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| ER |
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| NM |
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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 generator runs.
Battery Mounting
Bracket
Battery
Hook Bolt
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HOUR METER
AUT
ON
OFF
RE
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 connections are the correct polarity. Electric start generators use negative ground,
A battery is not supplied with generator. A
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 |
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| Bracket |
| Battery |
Hook
Bolt
Figure 10 - MGH10000C - Battery Hold- Down System
Cords
Ampere | AWG for Length of | ||||
Load |
| Cord in Feet |
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| 50' |
| 100' |
| 150' |
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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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8 | 117846 |