Battery Connections For Electric Starter; (Applicable Types Only) - Honda GX240 Owner's Manual

TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION

Battery Connections for Electric Starter

Use a 12-volt battery with an ampere-hour rating of at least 18 Ah.
Be careful not to connect the battery in reverse polarity, as this will
short circuit the battery charging system. Always connect the positive
( ) battery cable to the battery terminal before connecting the
negative ( ) battery cable, so your tools cannot cause a short circuit if
they touch a grounded part while tightening the positive ( ) battery
cable end.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds.
1. Connect the battery positive ( ) cable to the starter solenoid
terminal as shown.
2. Connect the battery negative ( ) cable to an engine mounting bolt,
frame bolt, or other good engine ground connection.
3. Connect the battery positive ( )
cable to the battery positive ( )
terminal as shown.
4. Connect the battery negative ( )
cable to the battery negative ( )
terminal as shown.
5. Coat the terminals and cable ends
with grease.
A battery can explode if you do not
follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and
smoking materials away from the
battery.
Wash hands after handling.

(applicable types only)

STARTER SOLENOID
NEGATIVE ( )
BATTERY CABLE
POSITIVE ( ) BATTERY CABLE
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