Generac Power Systems RD015 Owner's Manual page 42

Maintenance
Installation
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Always connect the positive battery cable first. If the positive cable should contact ground with the
negative cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explosion which could result in seri-
ous injury.
Install rubber protective cover over battery posi-
1.
tive (+) terminal. See A of Figure 5-12.
Grasp battery strap next to battery positive (+)
2.
terminal, and lift battery.
When battery tilts sideways, insert into opening.
3.
See B of Figure 5-12.
Return battery to the horizontal position while
4.
sliding it onto battery tray.
Tighten two screws with nylon washers to
5.
secure hold-down clamp to battery tray.
Remove rubber protective cover from battery
6.
positive (+) terminal.
Install battery positive cable (red) to battery
7.
positive (+) terminal.
Install battery negative cable (black) to battery
8.
negative (-) terminal.
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Figure 5-12. Install Battery (2.3L Models)
Owner's Manual for Stationary Diesel Generators
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A = Protective Cover
B = Battery Strap