Check Battery/Attach Negative Battery Wire - Generac Power Systems 7000exl Owner's Manual

Your generator requires attachment of the negative battery
cable and is ready for use after it has been properly
serviced with the recommended oil and fuel.
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the unit before it has
been serviced with the recommended oil will result in an
engine failure.
Check that the following is included with your unit. If any
parts are missing or damaged, call the generator helpline at
1-800-270-1408.
• Battery charge cables
• Battery float charger
• Extenda Panel™ cord
• Generator and engine owner's manuals
• Locking 30 Amp plug
• Three packets of fuel stabilizer
• Two bottles of engine oil
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator
CHECK BATTERY / ATTACH
NEGATIVE BATTERY
WIRE
The sealed battery on the generator is fully charged and
pre–installed except for the negative (black) battery cable.
To install:
• Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black)
cable.
• Remove nut and washer on the negative battery terminal.
• Slide the negative battery cable over the screw on the
negative terminal (Figure 2).
Figure 2 — Negative Battery Connection
Nut
Negative
battery
Screw
cable
• Reattach washer and nut and tighten.
• Verify that the connections to the battery and generator
are tight and secure.
4
Washer
Positive battery cable