Checking The Battery - Shindaiwa DG100MI Owner's And Operator's Manual

Open the check door and check for fuel, oil and coolant leakage from fuel piping
connections and similar locations.

8-6. Checking the Battery

CAUTION : EYE/SKIN INJURY
 Wear rubber gloves and other protective wear to protect eyes, skin and
clothing from the battery fluid which contains diluted sulfuric acid. If the
battery fluid contacts eyes or skin, wash out immediately with a large amount
of water. Be sure to receive medical treatment, especially if the fluid contacts
the eyes.
CAUTION : EXPLOSION
 Never use or recharge the battery if the fluid level is below the minimum
level.
 Do not create sparks or bring flame near the battery as it generates
flammable gas.
Check the fluid level, and add distilled water
1
when it is near the lower level until it reaches
the upper level.
Check the terminals for looseness and tighten if
2
loose.
< Note >
 It is necessary to recharge the battery when the specific gravity of the battery fluid is 1.23 or less.
Request the authorized distributor where the generator was purchased to recharge the battery.
 Replacing the Battery
Two batteries are connected in series order. Whenever
you replace battery or disconnect cables, always
proceed with the following steps, otherwise battery may
short-circuit.
8.6.1 Replacing the battery installed on the left side
toward the operation panel:
Remove the clamp and cable from negative (-) post
1
from the battery on the right side. (always remove
negative side first)
Remove the clamp and cable from positive (+) post
2
from the battery on the right side.
Remove the clamp and cable from negative (-) post
3
from the battery on the left side. (always remove
negative side first)
4 Remove the hold-down clamp from the battery on the
left side.
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Upper Level
Lower Level