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Use a 12-volt battery with a rating of at least 625 cold
cranking amps. When using a Maintenance-Free
battery, it is not necessary to check the specific gravity or
electrolyte level. Otherwise perform these procedures
at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Schedule.
A negative ground system is used. Battery connections
are shown on the wiring diagrams. Make sure that the
battery is properly connected and the terminals are tight.
The generator set will not start if the battery connections
are made in reverse.
WARNING
Sulfuric acid in batteries.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Use protective goggles and clothes. Battery acid can
cause permanent damage to eyes, burn skin, and eat
holes in clothing.
Battery acid. Sulfuric acid in batteries can cause
severe injury or death. Sulfuric acid in battery can
cause permanent damage to eyes, burn skin, and eat
holes in clothing.
Always wear splash-proof safety
goggles when working near the battery. If battery acid is
splashed in the eyes or on skin, immediately flush the
affected area for 15 minutes with large quantities of
clean water. Seek immediate medical aid in the case of
eye contact. Never add acid to a battery after placing the
battery in service, as this may result in hazardous
spattering of battery acid.
TP-5605 4/97
NOTE
Battery
Battery gases. Explosion can cause severe injury
or death.
Battery gases can cause an explosion. Do
not smoke or permit flame or spark to occur near a
battery at any time, particularly when it is charging.
Avoid touching terminals with tools, etc., to prevent
burns and sparks that could cause an explosion.
Remove wristwatch, rings, and any other jewelry before
handling battery. Never connect negative (--) battery
cable to positive (+) connection terminal of starter
solenoid. Do not test battery condition by shorting
terminals together. Sparks could ignite battery gases or
fuel vapors.
batteries to prevent accumulation of explosive gases.
To avoid sparks, do not disturb battery charger
connections while battery is being charged. Always turn
battery charger off before disconnecting battery
connections. Remove negative lead first and reconnect
it last when disconnecting battery.
Keep battery clean by wiping it with a damp cloth. Keep
all electrical connections dry and tight. If corrosion is
present, disconnect cables from battery and remove
corrosion with a wire brush. Clean battery and cables
with a solution of baking soda and water. Be careful that
cleaning solution does not enter battery cells. When
cleaning is complete, flush battery and cables with clean
water and wipe with a dry cloth. After the battery cables
are reconnected, coat terminals with petroleum jelly or
other nonconductive grease.
Ventilate any compartment containing
Cleaning
Scheduled Maintenance 3-13
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