Battery Cable Connection (If Equipped); Add Engine Oil - Generac Power Systems XC series Owner's Manual

Battery Cable Connection (if
equipped)
Do not make battery connections in reverse.
Doing so will result in equipment damage.
The unit has been shipped with the battery
cables disconnected.
You will need two 8mm box wrenches to con-
nect the battery cables. See
1. Cut off cable ties securing battery cables
and remove red cover from battery termi-
nal.
2. First, connect the red cables to the positive
(+) battery terminal with the bolt and nut
supplied.
3. Make sure connections are secure and
slide rubber boot over the positive (+) bat-
tery terminal and connection hardware.
4. Connect the black cables to the negative
(-) battery terminal with the bolt and nut
supplied. Slide rubber boot over the neg-
ative (-) battery terminal and connection
hardware.
5. Make sure all connections are secure.
NOTE: If the battery is unable to start the
engine, charge it with an appropriate 12V
charger or manually start the generator and let
run until charged.
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CAUTION
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Add Engine Oil

Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Verify oil fill area is clean.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 2-11.
Figure 2-11. Remove Dipstick
4. Add recommended engine oil. Climate
determines proper engine oil viscosity.
See chart to select correct viscosity.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
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CAUTION
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