Sears 005735-0 Maintenance Schedule, Charging A Battery, Product Specifications, Initial Start-Up

Section 3 — Maintenance

2.12.1 INITIAL START-UP	•	Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle to the positive (+)
A delay built into the low oil shutdown system allows oil pressure to build		battery terminal.
	•	Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle to the negative
during starting. The delay allows the engine to run for about 10 seconds
		(-) battery terminal.
before sensing oil pressure.
	•	Start engine. Let the engine run while battery recharges. Engine idle

2.12.2 SENSING LOW OIL PRESSURE	control switch must be in off position for battery charging.
	• When battery has charged, shut down engine.

If the system senses low oil pressure during operation, the engine shuts down.

2.12.3 RESTARTING

If trying to restart the engine within 10 seconds after it shuts down, the engine may NOT start. The system needs five (5) to 10 seconds to reset.

If the engine is restarted after such a shutdown and the low oil pressure has not been corrected, the engine will run for about 10 seconds as described above and then stop.

NOTE:

Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery state of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer manufacturer's instructions carefully. Generally, a battery is considered to be at 100% state of charge when specific gravity of its fluid (as measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or higher.

3.1MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below.

2.13CHARGING A BATTERY

DANGER

Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas while recharging. An explosive mixture will remain around the battery for a long time after it has been charged. The slightest spark can ignite the hydrogen and cause an explosion. Such an explosion can shatter the battery and cause blindness or other serious injury.

DANGER

Do not permit smoking, open flame, sparks or any other source of heat around a battery. Wear protective goggles, rubber apron and rubber gloves when working around a battery. Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely caustic sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe burns. If spill occurs flush area with clear water immediately.

This generator has the capability of recharging a discharged 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery. Do not use the unit to charge any 6 Volt batteries. Do not use the unit to crank an engine having a discharged battery.

This battery charger is a pulse type designed to provide a quality charge current into the battery. The voltage measured at the outlet should be 8-12 VDC. This is normal and does not indicate a faulty charging system.

To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows:

•Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery cells. Do not use tap water.

•If the battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure they are installed and are tight.

•If necessary, clean battery terminals.

•Connect battery charge cable connector plug to panel receptacle identified by the words "12-VOLT D.C."

Check Oil Level	At Each Use
Change Oil ‡	*Every 100 hours or Every Season
Check Valve Clearance	***Every Season
Service Air Filter	** Every 200 hours or Every Season
Replace Spark Plug	Every Season

‡ Change oil after first 30 hours of operation then every season.

*Change oil and oil filter every month when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.

**Clean more often under dirty or dusty operating conditions. Replace air filter parts if they cannot be adequately cleaned.

***Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary after first 50 hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter.

3.2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

3.2.1 GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL	15 KW	17.5 KW
Rated Max. Power	15.0 kW	17.5 kW
Surge Power	22.5 kW	26.25 kW
Rated AC Voltage	120/240	120/240
Rated Max AC Load
Current @ 240V	62.5 Amps	72.9 Amps
Current @ 120V	125.0 Amps	145.8 Amps
Rated Frequency	60 Hz @ 3600 RPM	60 Hz @ 3600 RPM
Phase	Single Phase	Single Phase
Rated DC Voltage	12 Volts	12 Volts
Rated Max DC Load
Current @ 12 Volts	10 Amperes	10 Amperes
Weight	373 lbs.	400 lbs.

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