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Maintenance
• Replace the spark plugs at the required intervals listed
in the Maintenance Schedule section.
• Ensure that all electrical components are securely
mounted to the engine or chassis.
• Ensure that any additional electrical services installed
by the owner have been correctly installed in the
system.
Servicing the Battery
A person with a knowledge of batteries and their required
precautions must service the battery or at least supervise
the servicing of the battery. Keep unauthorized personnel
away from the batteries.
WARNING
fluid contains acid and is extremely caustic. Contact
with battery contents could cause severe chemical
burns.
• DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.
• Wear protective goggles, a rubber apron, rubber
boots, and rubber gloves.
• Immediately wash electrolyte from skin with water.
• If electrolyte contacts eyes, immediately flush with
water and seek medical attention.
• Wash spilled electrolyte with an acid-neutralizing
agent.
WARNING
explosive hydrogen gas during recharging. The
slightest spark could ignite hydrogen and cause an
explosion, resulting in death or serious injury.
• DO NOT dispose of the battery in a fire. Recycle the
battery.
• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or
lit cigarette in the area of the battery during the
battery-charging process and for several minutes
after charging.
WARNING
current could result in serious injury.
• Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
• Use tools having insulated handles.
• Disconnect the charging source prior to connecting
or disconnecting battery terminals.
• Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of the
batteries.
• Disconnect the negative (-) cable at the battery
during installation and maintenance.
Part No. 80106286
Revision C
Battery electrolyte
Storage batteries give off
A battery's high short-circuit
Maintaining the Electrical System
1. Push the ON/OFF switch on the back of the
generator to the OFF (0) position.
2. Remove utility power to the generator to de-energize
the battery charger.
3. Unlock and open the roof as described in the Access
Panels section.
4. Remove the 15-amp fuse from the fuse holder located
below the controller.
5. Disconnect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
6. Disconnect the positive (+) cable at the battery.
7. Service or replace the battery as required.
8. Connect the positive (+) cable at the battery.
9. Connect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
10. Install the 15-amp fuse into the fuse holder.
11. Close and lock the roof.
12. Restore utility power to the generator.
13. Push the ON/OFF switch on the back of the
generator to the ON (I) position.
14. Set the generator mode to auto.
Replacing the Battery
1. Push the ON/OFF switch on the back of the
generator to the OFF (0) position.
2. Remove utility power to the generator to de-energize
the battery charger.
3. Unlock and open the roof as described in the Access
Panels section.
4. Remove the 15-amp fuse from the fuse holder located
below the controller.
5. Disconnect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
6. Disconnect the positive (+) cable at the battery.
7. Remove the battery and install the replacement
battery.
DO NOT POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES.
RETURN AN USED BATTERY TO A RECYCLING
COLLECTION CENTER.
8. Connect the positive (+) cable at the battery.
9. Connect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
10. Install the 15-amp fuse into the fuse holder.
11. Close and lock the roof.
12. Restore utility power to the generator.
13. Push the ON/OFF switch on the back of the
generator to the ON (I) position.
14. Set the generator mode to auto.
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