Battery Installation - North Star M165955A Owner's Manual

Your generator's engine is equipped with an electric starter, which requires the installation of a 12-
volt battery. See the "Specifications" section of this manual for more specific battery requirements
for this generator model, such as minimum amperage or CCA rating.
The battery is to be supplied by the customer and should be installed with the tie plate near the
engine. Follow the instructions detailed below for connecting and disconnecting the battery.
WARNING: Battery hazards
Batteries are hazardous because they contain caustic acid, can emit explosive gases, and can
cause electric shock. Caution must be exercised when making connections to a battery to
avoid shock and contact with the acid, and to prevent any sparking that could lead to an
explosion.
ALWAYS follow the general battery safety rules and instructions listed below.
Negative (-) terminal
1/4"-20 wing nut
1/4"-20 x 7" bolt
Base
General Battery
Safety Rules
Connecting the
battery
Disconnecting the
battery
Installation / Initial Set-Up

7. Battery Installation

 ALWAYS use eye protection when handling batteries.
 NEVER smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignition.
 NEVER touch both battery terminals at the same time with your hand or
any non-insulated tools.
 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water and
neutralize with baking soda.
Always connect the cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock:
1. Find the battery cables located inside the battery box.
2. Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
3. Then connect the black cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
Always disconnect cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock.
1. First, disconnect the black cable from the negative (-) terminal of the
battery.
2. Next, disconnect the red cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
battery.
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Positive (+) terminal
Tie plate
Battery