Battery Installation (If Equipped); Add Engine Oil - Generac Power Systems XD5000E Owner's Manual

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Figure 2-9. Frame Foot Assembly
Install handle as shown in
1. Place a M8 flat washer (N) onto M8-
1.25x45 screw (R) and through handle
bracket and handle (A).
2. Secure with M8 flat washer (N) and M8
locknut (P).
3. Install handle grips (H).
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Figure 2-10. Handle Assembly

Battery Installation (if equipped)

The following tools are required to install the
battery.
• 7/16" (11mm) ratchet, socket and wrench
Install the battery as follows. See
1. Place battery onto battery tray with the
positive terminal on the right.
2. Connect red battery wire to positive (+) ter-
minal with a bolt, washer and nut.
3. Slide red battery terminal post cover over
terminal and hardware.
4. Connect black battery wire to negative (-)
terminal with a bolt, washer and nut.
5. Slide black battery terminal post cover
over terminal and hardware.
6. Slide one spacer onto each screw.
7. Slide these assemblies through holes in
top of bracket.
8. Place bracket assembly over top of bat-
tery. Do not to touch battery terminal hard-
ware. The screws will pass through holes
on battery tray.
9. Place washer, lock washer and wing nut
onto screw.
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Figure 2-10.
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10. Tighten wing nuts until the lock washers
are compressed to being flat.
NOTE: If the battery is unable to start the
engine, charge it with the 12V charger
included in the accessory box (see the
"Charging a Battery" section for details).
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Add Engine Oil

Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
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Use high detergent, premium quality motor oil
certified for service class CI-4 or CJ-4. SAE
20W-40 is recommended for general, all tem-
perature use. See
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-4 °F
(-20 °C)
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Figure 2-12. Oil Recommendations
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Verify oil fill area is clean.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See
Figure 2-11. Battery Installation
CAUTION
Figure
SAE 10W
SAE 20W
SAE 10-W30
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W
14 °F 32 °F 50 °F
(-10 °C) (0 °C) (10 °C)
Figure 2-13.
Figure 2-13. Remove Dipstick
Operator's Manual for Portable Generator
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2-12.
SAE 30
SAE 40
68 °F 86 °F 104 °F
(20 °C) (30 °C) (40 °C)
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