Generator Electrical System Maintenance; Battery - GE 60000 Series Operator's Manual

Generator Electrical System Maintenance

The generator's electrical system incorporates computers
to control various related components. The electrical system
connections and ground circuits require good connections.
Follow the recommended maintenance schedule located in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
When inspecting the electrical system, check the following:
• Check positive (+) and negative (-) battery cables for
corrosion, rubbing, chafing, burning, and ensure tight
connections at both ends.
• Check battery for cracks or damage to the case.
Replace as necessary.
• Inspect engine wire harness for rubbing, chafing,
pinching, burning, and crack or breaks in the wiring.

Battery

Servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised
by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the
required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away
from batteries.
Servicing the Battery
If it is necessary to service the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the generator off.
2. Remove control board fuse from control board.
3. Service or replace battery as required. See Battery
in Final Installation Considerations in the installation
manual for specific battery needed.
4. Connect red battery cable to battery positive terminal
(indicated by POSITIVE, POS, or (+)).
5. Connect black negative battery cable to negative
battery terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (‑))..
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• Verify that the engine harness connectors are
correctly locked in.
• Inspect ignition coil wire for hardening, cracking,
chafing, burning, separation, and split boot covers.
• Inspect spark plug wires for hardening, cracking,
chafing, burning, separation, and split boot covers.
• Inspect spark plugs at the required intervals per the
recommended maintenance schedule.
• Verify that all electrical components are securely
mounted to the engine or chassis.
• Verify that any additional electrical services installed
by the owner are properly installed in the system.
WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
6. Ensure hardware on both positive and negative
battery terminals is secure.
7. Reinstall control board fuse in control board.
8. Turn the generator on and place in AUTO mode.
DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES, RETURN
USED BATTERY TO RECYCLING COLLECTION CENTER.