Troy-Bilt 1925 Owner's Manual page 10

Section 4: Operation
Charging a Battery
Your generator hasthe capability of recharging a discharged
12Volt automotive or utility style storage battery. DO
NOT use the unit to charge any 6Vott batteries. DO NOT
use the unit to crank an engine havinga discharged battery.
DANGER
DO NOT allow any open flame,spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
Wear protective goggles,rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
To recharge 12Volt batteries, proceed as follows:
I. Check fluid level in atl battery cells. If necessary,add
ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery
cells. DO NOT use tap water.
2. If battery is equipped with vent caps,make sure they
are installedand are tight.
3. If necessary,clean battery terminals.
4. Connect battery charge cable connector plug to panel
receptacle identifiedby the words "12-VOLTS D.C".
5. Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle
to the positive (+) battery terminal (Figure 6).
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6. Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle
to the negative (-) battery terminal (Figure 6).
7. Start engine. Let engine run while battery recharges.
8. When battery has charged, shut down engine
NOTE: Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery state
of chargeand condition. Follow the hydrometer
manufacturer'sinstructions carefully.Generally,a battery is
considered to be at 100%state of chargewhen specificgravity
of its fluid (as measuredby hydrometer) is 1.260or higher.
How to Use the Battery Charger
Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery
charged and ready for use. Battery charging should be done
in a dry location,such as insidea garage.
1. Plug charger into unit's "Battery Float Charger" jack,
which is located next to starter switch (Figure 7). Ptug
battery charger into a 120Volt AC wall receptacle.
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2. Unplug charger from unit and wall outlet when
generator is being started and while in operation.
3. Keep this charger plugged in when generator is not in
use to prolong battery life.The charger hasa built in
float equalizer and wilt not overcharge the battery,
even when plugged in for an extended period of time.
IMPORTANT: See "Battery Maintenance'! on page 15for
additional information.
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