Section 4 - Battery Service; Battery Replacement; Battery Service (Replacement) - Generac Power Systems 005606-0 XP8000E Owner's Manual

4.1 BATTERY SERVICE (REPLACEMENT)

The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fully
charged. Caution must be taken when connecting the battery.
A battery may lose some of it's charge when not in use for
prolonged periods of time. (See the "Know the Generator"
section.)
To replace the battery:
• Remove end panel as shown in Figure 5 in the "Know the
Generator" section.
• Remove hold-down bracket.
• Disconnect the RED battery cable to the battery Positive
terminal (+).
• Disconnect the BLACK battery cable to the battery Negative
terminal (–).
• To install a new battery:
• Reverse the steps above and follow Figure 18.
• Double check all connections to ensure they are in the correct
location and secure. See Figure 18.
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Section 4 — Battery Service
Portable Generator System
NOTE:
Figure 18 - Battery Connections
BATTERY CHARGER
GROUND
(GREEN)
NEGATIVE BATTERY
CABLE (BLACK)
POSITIVE BATTERY
SCREW
Battery Type: CP12-10, 12V, 10AH
(BLACK)
NUT
LOCK WASHER
FLAT WASHER
BATTERY CHARGER
(RED)
CABLE BOOT
CABLE (RED)