Troy-Bilt 030240 Owner's Manual page 6

Assembly
Section
3
ASSEMBLY
Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for
use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil and fuel.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your
generator, please call the generator helpline at
1-888-611-6708. If calling for assistance, please have the
model, revision, and serial number from the data tag available.
Remove Generator From Carton
1. Set carton on a rigid flat surface with "This Side Up"
arrows pointing upward.
2. Carefully open top flaps of shipping carton.
3. Cut down corners at one end of carton from top to
bottom and lay that side of carton down flat.
4. Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
5. Remove generator from shipping carton.
Carton Contents
Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged, call
the generator helpline at 1–800–743–4115.
• Main unit
• Engine oil
• Owner's manual
• Engine manual
• Battery float charger
• Wheel kit
ELECTRIC START
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.
Check Battery / Attach Negative
Battery Wire
The sealed battery on the generator is fully charged and
pre–installed except for the negative (black) battery cable.
To install:
1. Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black)
cable.
2. Remove screw, lock washer and flat washer on
negative battery terminal.
3. Slide lock washer, flat washer and negative battery
cable over screw (Figure 1).
Figure 1 — Negative Battery Connection
Negative
battery
cable
Screw
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
4. Reattach screw to negative battery terminal and
tighten.
5. Verify that connections to battery and generator are
tight and secure.
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Positive battery cable