Battery Service - Honeywell HW5500 - 5500 Portable Generator Service Manual

BATTERY SERVICE

7.9 BATTERY SERVICE
To ensure the battery remains charged, it is recom-
mended that the generator is started every three months.
If the generator is stored for more than a year without run-
ning, a battery charger may be required to recharge the
generator battery.
Recommended Battery Replacement: 101536A
Xtreme
Yuasa
TABLE 7-6. Replacement Battery Equivalents to 101536A
To replace battery:
Remove spark plug cap.
1.
FIGURE 7-19: Spark Plug Cap Removal
Loosen and remove nuts on retaining plate; slide
2.
retaining plate off support rods.
FIGURE 7-20: Electric Start Battery—Remove Retaining Plate
Tip battery slightly forward.
3.
4. Disconnect the black negative (-) battery lead remov-
ing the bolt and nut.
FIGURE 7-21: Electric Start Battery—Lead Connection
5. Disconnect the red positive (+) battery lead removing
the bolt and nut.
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Remove the battery.
6.
NOTE:
Dispose of used battery according to guidelines estab-
lished by your local or state government.
Place the new battery in the generator frame.
7.
8. Connect the red positive (+) battery lead to the posi-
tive (+) post on the battery; install bolt, nut, and boot.
9. Connect the black negative (-) battery lead to the neg-
ative (-) post on the battery; install bolt, nut, and boot.
10. Reinstall retaining plate; tighten bolts and nuts.
Reinstall spark plug cap.
11.
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