ASSEMBLY
Read this manual. Do not attempt to operate equipment until you have read this Manual for Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instruc- tions.
NOTE: This manual is a general manual. Informa- tion in this manual may or may not pertain to your model. Please read carefully.
NOTE: Left and right describes the location of a part with the operator facing the outlet panel.
REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON
•Open carton from top.
•Cut carton along dotted lines.
•Remove all carton inserts.
•Remove generator through opening in carton.
•(CTE300, T525, BSV800) Remove shipping block from under the generator head by unscrewing the bolt and remove the wood block. It is very impor- tant that this is removed before starting your generator. See Figure 1.
Figure 1
IMPORTANT: Before any attempt to start your gen- erator be sure to check engine oil (See Engine Operator's manual)
GROUNDING THE GENERATOR
A grounding lug is supplied with the generator for use when required by local electrical ordinances. Refer to article 250 of the National Electrical Code to clarify any needed grounding information. Your local electric company or a certified electrician should be able to help you with this information.
Grounding Lug
Figure 2
NOTE: Your engine is already grounded to the frame by a grounding strap.
TYPICAL INSTALLATION OF BATTERY (BS600 & BSV800)
●Recommended Battery for Electric Start: 12V - 45 A H. or 210 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps)
●Purchase battery and battery hardware separately, not included with unit.
1.Place battery in rack with terminals facing towards generator head.
2.Place battery bracket (A) over battery as shown in Figure 3 (opposite battery terminals).
3.Place "L" bolt (B) through top and bottom brack- ets and secure with wing nut (C).
Figure 3
To Prevent sparks connect the red (positive) cable to the positive (+) terminal before connect- ing the black negative cable.
4.Locate the solenoid on the left side of the unit. See Figures 4 and 5.
For BS600
5.Remove the nut from the solenoid post with the panel assembly wire harness. Place one end of the positive (red) battery cable onto this post with the panel assembly wire. Reassemble nut and tighten securely. See Figure 4.
Panel Assembly
Wire Harness
Solenoid
Figure 4
10 — ENG
