Battery - Honda EX5500 Owner's Manual

Battery
The generator's engine has a 1 amp charging system to charge the
battery while the engine is running. If the generator is only. used
periodically, the battery must be charged monthly to maintain the
battery service life.
A lead acid battery self discharges at a rate of 0.5- 1 .O% per day. This
means that the battery, if the generator is not operated in a month,
can discharge as much as 30% in the same period. This could cause
the engine not to crank or shorten the service life of the battery. To
charge the battery, follow the procedures below.
Removal:
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Remove the battery set plate.
3.Remove the negative (-1 cable from the battery negative (-)
terminal; then remove the positive (+) cable from the battery
positive (+) terminal.
. PLATE BAlTERY SE1
BATTERY COVER
4.Remove the battery from the
battery tray.
Inspection:
1. Remove the battery cell caps.
2.lnspect the electrolyte level of
each cell. The electrolyte level
must be maintained between
the UPPER and LOWER level
marks.
UPPER LEVEL
3.lf the electrolyte level is near
the LOWER mark, add distilled
water as necessary.
LOWER LEVEL
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