Powermate PM400911 owner manual Battery Placement And, CONNECTION cont, Lubrication

BATTERY PLACEMENT AND	that the charger is connected by checking to see that it is
CONNECTION (cont.)	plugged into a powered GFCI receptacle, and that the
	positive (+) and negative (-) charger cables are
To install the battery, begin by placing the battery (A)	connected to their respective battery cables.
into the battery rack as shown in Fig G. Orientation of	LUBRICATION
the battery terminals is according to installer preference
as the supplied battery cables are of adequate length to	Once all connections are made, the final installation
reach terminals regardless of battery direction. Secure	step is verification of proper engine oil level. The engine
the battery to the rack using the J-bolts (B), nuts (C) and	is factory filled and shipped with approximately 1.5 qt
battery strap (D) packed in the literature bag packed with	(1.4 liters) of SAE 10W-30 weight oil. Begin the level
the unit, as illustrated by Fig G.	check by removing the dipstick (K), wiping it clean, then
FIG. G	reinserting it into the engine. Remove the dipstick a
	second time, checking that the oil level falls between the
	upper and lower limit marks (see Fig A ,page 26) on the
	end of the dipstick. Adjust engine oil level as required so
	the level is at the upper limit mark on the dipstick, adding
	oil to the engine through the oil fill cap (L) as shown in
	Fig H.

FIG. H

K

	After the battery is tight in the rack, begin attaching
the battery cables to the battery posts, starting with the					L
positive (+), or red, cable (E). Loosen the bolt (F) on the
post clamp slightly to allow the clamp to expand, then
firmly push the clamp onto the battery post marked
positive (+) until the top of the post extends past the top
of the clamp. Rotate the clamp around the post as
required to insure the clamp cannot contact any metal
components, then tighten the clamp bolt (F) until snug.
Finally,slide the post boot (G) down the cable and place				WARNING
it entirely over the clamp.
	Finish connecting the battery by placing the negative
			• State and federal agencies have determined
(-), or black, battery cable (H) to the battery post marked
negative (-). Push the clamp firmly over the post until the			that contact with used engine oil can cause
post extends past the top of the clamp, then rotate the			cancer or reproductive toxicity. Take care to
clamp to avoid contact with any metal parts. Tighten the			limit skin contact and breathing of vapors as
battery clamp bolt (I) until snug.			much as possible. Use rubber gloves and wash
			exposed skin.
	The final step of battery installation is to verify proper
connection of all battery charger connections. A battery
charging system (J) is included with the engine/generator				CAUTION
set to maintain the battery charge during extended
			• Any attempt to crank or start the engine before
periods of generator inactivity, therefore providing
			it has been properly serviced with the
consistent starting. A quick check of charger
			recommended oil will result in an engine failure
connections will verify that factory connections are
			that is not covered by warranty.
correct so the charger can function as intended. Insure
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