Generac Power Systems 1019-3 Owner's Manual page 10

2. It"bakery TsequTppedwTth yen= caps, make sure =hey
are Jnsr_lled and are tTght.
3. It"necessary, clean battery termTnals.
4. Connec= battery charge cable connec=or plug to panel
recep_cle identified by the words "I2-VO/TS D.C."
S. Connect bat_ry charge cable clamp with red handle
_o the positive (+) battery terminal (Figure 6),
6. Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle
_o the negative (-) b_ery termTnal (Figure 6).
7. Start engine, let engine run while bz_tery recharges.
8. When battery has charged, shut down engine
NOTE: Use an amomod_ hydrometer _o _st battery s_a_e
of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer
m_nofaztzrer's instrucUons care4ully.Gener_l_ a b_'_ery is
considered _o be at 100% state of charge when specific gr_Ly
of_ fluid (_ measured by hydrometer) is 1_260or higher.
COLD WEATH ER
OPERATION
Under cer!_in weather conditions(t_mperatures below
40OF[4=C] and a high dew point),your generator may
experience icing of the c_rburetor and/or the crankcase
breather system.
Build a structure that will enclose three sides and the top
of the genera_0r.
I. Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed.
Note that your generator may appear different from
that shown fn Figure 7.
2. Ensure a minimum of _wo feet clearance between open
side of box and nearest obiec=
3. Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
4. Enclosure should hold enough heat created by
generator to prevent problems.
DANGER
.Keep at:!eas t 2 "_ec_of clearance on al!sides Ofg_n_rator for
_d_qUateventilati0n.
, DO NOT Oper_e gen_r_or insido aw building Orendc_i
!ncluding_ gene_r comparm_ c_z _rr._or_J v_icl_ _RV).
, P,_m0ve gener_t0r _ romShelter w hen _emperature iSabove
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