Battery - GE LIQUIDE-COOLED HOME Operator's Manual

Changing Engine Oil
CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used
motor oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain
laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T POLLUTE.
CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO
COLLECTION CENTERS.
1. Set control board system switch to OFF.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Place oil drain hose into an approved container.
4. Remove brass fitting from end of drain hose.
To fill your engine with oil:
Follow the oil grade recommendation, oil fill, and oil filter
service instructions given in the engine operator's manual.
Engine Coolant System
With the engine cold, check the coolant level in the coolant
recovery bottle (see Controls). Maintenance instructions for
engine coolant are found in the engine operator's manual.

Battery

Servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised
by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the
required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away
from batteries.
Servicing the Battery
If it is necessary to service the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Set control board system switch to OFF.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Service or replace battery as required. See Battery
in Final Installation Considerations in the installation
manual for specific battery needed.
4. Connect red battery cable to battery positive terminal
(indicated by POSITIVE, POS, or (+)).
5. Connect black negative battery cable to negative
battery terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-).
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NOTE: Change oil while the engine is still warm from running,
as described in the engine operator's manual.
NOTICE Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly serviced with the recommended oil will result in
equipment failure.
• Refer to Maintenance in the Operator's Manual and engine
manual for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and generator warranty.
4. When oil has drained, replace brass fitting on hose.
5. If all engine servicing is complete, replace 15 Amp
fuse in control panel and reset exercise timer. See
Setting Exercise Timer in Operation.
To make the task of adding oil more convenient, we
recommend use of a funnel attached to a length of tubing
long enough to reach from the Coolant Fill door to the oil fill
opening on the engine valve cover.
WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
6. Ensure hardware on both positive and negative
battery terminals is secure.
7. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control panel.
8. Set generator's system switch to AUTO.
9. Reset exercise timer. See Setting Exercise Timer.
DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES, RETURN
USED BATTERY TO RECYCLING COLLECTION CENTER.