Battery Charging; Battery Installation - Honda EM5000SX Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
4. Remove the battery from the
battery tray.
This symbol on the battery means that this product must not be
treated as household waste.
An improperly disposed of battery can be harmful to the environment and
human health.
Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

Battery Charging

The battery is rated at 11.2 Ah (ampere-hours). Charging current should equal
10% of the battery's ampere-hour rating. A battery charger should be used that
can be adjusted to deliver 1.1 amps.
Battery: 12 V 11.2 Ah (10 HR)
1. Connect the battery charger following the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Charge the battery 5–10 hours.
3. Clean the outside of the battery and the battery tray compartment with a
solution of baking soda and water.

Battery Installation

1. Install the battery in the generator.
2. Connect the battery positive (+) cable to the battery positive (+) terminal first
and tighten the bolt securely.
3. Slide the battery boot over the positive (+) cable and terminal.
4. Connect the battery negative (–) cable to the battery negative (–) terminal,
and tighten the bolt securely.
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BATTERY