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BATTERY

(for EF4000DE/EF5200DE/EF6600DE/YG6600DE)

1. Remove the battery.

2.Check the fluid level. Add only distilled water if necessary. (See page 34; “BATTERY- Replenishing the battery fluid”)

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3.After checking the fluid level, charge the battery.

4.Store the battery in a cool, dark and dry place and charge it once a month.

Do not store the battery in an excessively warm or cold place [i.e., less than 0°C (30°F) or more than 30°C (90°F)].

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9Disconnect the negative lead first, then the positive lead from the battery.

9Connect the positive lead first, then the nega- tive lead to the battery when installing the bat- tery.

9Never smoke or make and break connections at the battery while charging. Sparks may ignite the battery gas.

9Be sure the battery terminals are tight and that the battery vent tube is properly routed and is securely attached to the battery.

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9Do not disconnect the battery during engine operation.

9Avoid operating the generator with the battery removed.

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RECOMMENDED BATTERY

(for EF4000DE/EF5200DE/EF6600DE/YG6600DE)

Recommended battery:

Capacity: 12V/26A•h

NOTE:

9Clamp the red wire to the positive (+) terminal and the black wire to the negative (–) terminal of the battery. Do not reverse these positions.

9Be sure the battery is installed on the battery mount tray securely.

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