Prime Fuel System; Install Battery - Generac Power Systems RD015 Owner's Manual

Activation and Startup
3.3 — Prime Fuel System
See Figure 3-3. Loosen the air bleed screw and work priming pump until bubbles are observed. Place a shop rag
1.
around the air bleed screw to catch any loss of fuel.
When all bubbles are purged and replaced by a solid stream of fuel, tighten the air bleed screw.
2.
Check for leaks.
3.
Priming
Pump
3.4 — Install Battery
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CAUTION: Always connect the positive battery
cable first. If the positive cable should contact
ground with the negative cable installed, the result-
ing sparks may cause a battery explosion which
could result in serious injury.
2.4L/3.4L Models
NOTE: On 2.3L models, remove ten screws to release lou-
vered air intake panel on left side of enclosure.
Loosen two screws with nylon washers to release hold-
1.
down clamp from battery tray.
Install battery onto tray.
2.
Install two screws with nylon washers to secure hold-
3.
down clamp to battery tray.
Install battery positive cable (red) to battery positive (+)
4.
terminal.
Install battery negative cable (black) to battery negative
5.
(-) terminal.
NOTE: On 2.3L models, start ten screws to install louvered
air intake panel. Alternately tighten screws to 90 in-lbs (10
N-m) using a crosswise pattern.
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Figure 3-3. Prime Fuel System
Red Lead
From Starter
Battery
Figure 3-4. Battery Cable Connections
Owner's Manual for Stationary Diesel Generators
Air Bleed
Screw
Black Lead
To Frame