Attach Negative Battery Cable; Attach Extend-A-Panel - Troy-Bilt Portable Generator Operator's Manual

High Altitude
At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum
85 octane / 85 AKI (89 RON) gasoline is acceptable. To
remain emissions compliant, high altitude adjustment is
required. Operation without this adjustment will cause
decreased performance, increased fuel consumption, and
increased emissions. See an authorized dealer for high
altitude adjustment information. Operation of the engine at
altitudes below 2,500 feet (762 meters) with the high altitude
kit is not recommended.

Attach Negative Battery Cable

Your unit is equipped with electric start capability but can be
started manually. If you choose not to use the electric start
feature, you do not need to connect the negative battery
cable.
The sealed battery on the generator pre–installed except for
the negative (black) battery cable.
WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds - chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
To install:
1. Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black)
cable.
2. Using an 8 mm or 5/16" socket wrench, remove
screw (A), lock washer (B) and flat washer (C) on
negative battery terminal.
D
3. Slide lock washer, flat washer and negative battery cable
(D) over screw as shown.
4. Reattach screw to negative battery terminal and tighten.
5. Verify that connections to battery and generator are
tight and secure.
NOTICE If your battery is discharged, charge prior to use
following the instructions in the section Battery Charger.

Attach Extend-a-panel™

The Extend-a-panel™ can be connected to the generator
directly or with the provided 20 Amp, 25 ft. (7.6 m)
accessory cord. To connect the Extend-a-panel™ directly to
the generator, follow these instructions:
1. Twist knob (E) on main panel to horizontal position.
2. Place hole at top of Extend-a-panel™ over knob on
3. Twist knob to vertical position to lock Extend-a-panel™
4. Connect Extend-a-panel™ twistlock to small twistlock
C A
B
5. Connect Extend-a-panel™ two-pin connector to small
E
main panel.
onto main panel.
cord under main panel on generator.
two-pin connector cord under main panel on generator.
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