Battery Installation - Yamaha EF4000DE - Premium Generator Owner's Manual

Battery installation (For EF4000DE)
(See page 33 and 38 for more details)
WARNING
9 Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since
it contains sulfuric acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes or
clothing and always shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case of contact,
administer the following FIRST AID.
9 EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
9 INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or
milk and immediately call a physician.
9 EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
seek prompt medical attention.
9 Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas.
Therefore, keep sparks, flames, cigarettes,
etc., away from the battery and provide suffi-
cient ventilation when charging it in an
enclosed space.
9 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTERIES OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
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1. Fill the battery with the electrolyte.
Refer to the instruction sheet included with the
electrolyte for filling instructions.
2. Turn the engine switch to "STOP" to prevent acci-
dental short circuiting.
3. Install the battery on the battery mount tray
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securely.
4. Connect the red wire to the positive (+) terminal
first, then the black wire to the negative (–) termi-
nal of the battery. Do not reverse these positions.
5. Install the battery box and tighten the stay.
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