Generac Power Systems GP5000 Owner's Manual page 11

Red Positive (+) Cable
Black Negative (-) Cable
Figure 2-4. Battery Connections
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
Using two 8mm box wrenches, hold bolt and
3.
tighten hex nut until snug.
Move red rubber boot over battery terminal.
4.
Loosely connect black cable to battery negative (-)
5.
terminal using the bolt and hex nut provided.
Using two 8mm box wrenches, hold bolt and
6.
tighten hex nut until snug.
Move black rubber boot over battery terminal.
7.
NOTE: If battery will not start the engine, charge with
the 12V charger included. See Subsection 3.11 —
Charge Battery (Electric Start Only).
Assembly
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