Generac Power Systems 5500XL Owner's Manual page 8

Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator
Operating Automatic Idle Control
This switch is designed to greatly improvefuel economy.
When this switch is turned ON, the engine will only
run at its normal high governed engine speed when an
electrical load is connected. When the electrical load is
removed, the engine will run at a reduced speed. With
the switch off, the engine will run at a constant high
engine speed. Always have the switch "Off" when
starting and stopping the engine.
Charging a Battery
A ANGER! Storage batteries give off explosive
hydrogen gaswhile recharging. An explosive mixture
will remain around the battery for a long time after
it has been charged. The slightest spark can ignite
the hydrogen and cause an explosion. Such an
explosion can shatter the battery and cause
blindness or other serious injury.
A DANGER! Do Not permit smoking, open flame,
sparks, or any other source of heat around a
battery. Wear protective goggles, rubber apron and
rubber gloves when working around a battery.
Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely caustic
sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe burns. If
spill occurs, flusharea with clear water immediately.
Your generator hasthe capability of recharging a discharged
12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery. Do Not
use the unit to charge any 6 Volt batteries. Do Not use
the unit to crank an engine having a discharged battery.
To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows:
• Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary,add
ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery
cells. Do Not use tap water.
• If the battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure they
are installedand are tight.
• If necessary,clean battery terminals.
• Connect battery charge cable connector plug to panel
receptacle identified by the words "12-VOLTS D.C"
• Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle to
the positive (+) battery terminal (Figure 7).
12 VOLT D.C.
RECEPTACLE
+
POS NEG
12 VOLT BA'I-rERY
• Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle
to the negative (-) battery terminal (Figure 7).
• Start engine. Let the engine run while battery recharges.
• When battery has charged, shut down engine
NOTE: Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery
state of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer
manufacturer's instructionscarefully. Generally, a battery is
considered to be at 100%state of charge when specific
gravity of its fluid (as measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or
higher.
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