Instructions For Long Term Storage; Battery Boost Starting - Kubota GL7000-CAN Operator's Manual

(1) Thick cable red
(2) Battery case
(3) Negative / ground cable
black
(4) Plug
A Connect the charger positive terminal to the battery
positive terminal, and negative to the negative.
A When disconnecting the cable from the battery, start
with the negative terminal first.
When connecting the cable to the battery, start with
the positive terminal first.
If reversed, the contact of tools on the battery may
cause a shortage.
A DO NOT remove or disconnect the battery during
operation, otherwise the engine cannot be stopped
with the key switch.
BInstructions for Long Term Storage
1. When storing the generator for long periods of time,
remove the battery, adjust the electrolyte to the proper
level, and store in a dry and dark place.
2. The battery naturally discharges while it is stored.
Recharge it once a month in summer, and every 2
months in winter.
BBattery Boost Starting
To avoid serious personal injury:
A Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes,
sparks, and flames away from battery.
A If generator battery is frozen, do not battery
boost start engine.
A DO NOT connect other end of negative
jumper cable to negative
generator battery. Connect to chassis or
engine.
(A) "HIGHEST LEVEL"
(B) "LOWEST LEVEL"
terminal of
PERIODIC SERVICE
When battery boost starting engine, follow the instructions
below to safely start the engine.
1. Bring helper battery of the same voltage as disabled
generator within easy cable reach.
2. Put on safety goggles and rubber gloves.
3. Ensure the vent caps are securely in place. (if
equipped)
4. Cover vent caps with damp rags. Do not allow the rag
to touch the battery terminals.
5. Attach the red clamp to the positive (red,
terminal of the dead battery and clamp the other end
of the same cable to the positive (red,
terminal of the helper battery.
(1) Dead battery
(2) Lay a damp rag over vent caps.
(3) Jumper cables
(4) Engine block or frame
(5) Helper battery
(A) Connect cables in numerical order.
Disconnect in reverse order after use.
6. Clamp the other cable to the negative (black,
reg.) terminal of the helper battery.
7. Clamp the other end to the engine block or frame of
the generator as far from the dead battery as possible.
8. Start the disabled generator.
9. Disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse
order of attachment. (Steps 7, 6 and 5).
10. Remove and discard the damp rags.
A This machine has a 12 volt negative
system.
A Use only same voltage for jump starting.
A Use of a higher voltage source on generators electrical
system could result in severe damage to generators
electrical system.
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or
ground starting