BATTERY INSTALLATION

6.Lift other end of generator and place two 2x4s between generator and pallet as shown.

2x4

7. On the muffler side of the engine,

Cap

Muffler

remove cap screws and flange

Screw

nuts holding the heat shield to the

 

 

frame. Reassemble cap screws,

 

 

heat shield, wheel bracket, and

 

Heat

flange nuts and as shown. Tighten

 

Shield

securely.

 

Wheel

8. On other side, assemble wheel

 

Bracket

Flange Nuts

bracket using cap screws and

 

 

flange nuts supplied. Tighten securely.

 

NOTE: Brackets are placed under frame with hole facing outward.

Cap screws

Wheel Bracket

Wire Tie Manual background

Negative

Battery

Cable

Wire Tie

2.Connect black negative cable to negative (-) battery post. Tighten securely. NOTE: Make sure rubber boot is covering positive (+) battery terminal.

 

 

Negative

Positive

Battery

 

Battery

Cable with

 

Cable

rubber boot

 

 

NOTE: If battery needs to be charged, follow these instructions.

When charging the battery, do not smoke. Keep away

from any sparks. The fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion. To prevent explosive fumes from accumulating do not charge in an enclosed area.

9.Using a hammer tap axle cap onto end of axle, without the hole.

10.Slide wheel onto axle with valve stem to the outside.

11.Slide spacer onto axle against wheel.

Hole in Axle

Sulfuric acid is a flammable and explosive

chemical that is harmful to the skin, eyes, and clothing.

To prevent sparks, disconnect the black

battery cable from the negative (-) terminal before disconnecting the red positive cable.

12.Slide axle through axle brackets. NOTE: The pallet will need to be removed before the wheel can be assembled.

13.Lift generator and slide pallet and 2x4s out. NOTE: Generator will tilt.

14.Lift generator and slide spacer, then wheel (with valve stem to the outside) onto axle.

15.Slide flat steel washer onto axle against wheel.

16.Secure with cotter pin.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

The generator is equipped with a maintenance free battery.

1.For packaging purposes the black negative battery cable and battery were secured with wire ties. Cut these wire ties.

1.Remove black negative battery cable from the battery.

2.Remove red positive battery cable from the battery.

3.Use a portable 12 volt battery charger, if needed, to bring battery to full charge (12.6 at 70ºF.). Refer to the battery charger’s operator’s manual for the correct procedure. If a battery charger is not available, have an authorized service center charge the battery.

4.Connect the battery cables.

To Prevent sparks connect the red (positive) cable to

the positive (+) terminal before connecting the black negative cable.

When transporting unit over extremely rough terrain by

vehicle the battery should be secured.

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