Honda EM5000SXK3AN Owner's Manual page 77

5. Install the battery holder band.
6. Install the battery cover in the reverse order of removal (see page 73).
Never operate the generator without the battery cover in place, as poor
engine and generator performance will result.
BATTERY HOLDER BAND
POSITIVE (+)
CABLE
SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
NEGATIVE (–)
CABLE
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