Operating Automatic Idle Control; Charging A Battery; Cold Weather Operation - Husqvarna 1365GN Operator's Manual

Operating Automatic Idle Control

This feature is designed to greatly improve fuel economy.
When this switch is turned ON, the engine will only run at
its normal high governed engine speed when electrical loads
are connected. When electrical loads are removed, the
engine will run at a reduced speed.
With the switch off, the engine will run at the normal high
engine speed. Always have the switch off when starting and
stopping the engine.

Charging a Battery

Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged
12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery.
• DO NOT use the unit to charge any 6 Volt batteries.
• DO NOT use the unit to crank an engine having a
discharged battery.
WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive
hydrogen gas during recharging.
Hydrogen gas stays near battery for a
long time after battery has been charged.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause explosion.
You can be blinded or severely injured.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely
caustic.
Contact with battery fluid will cause severe chemical burns.
• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
• Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows:
1. If necessary, clean battery posts or terminals.
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.
2. Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add
ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery
cells. DO NOT use tap water.
3. If the battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure
they are installed and are tight.
4. Connect battery charge cable connector plug to the
12 Volt DC panel receptacle.
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5. Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle to
battery post or terminal indicated by Positive, POS or (+).
6. Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle
to battery post or terminal indicated by Negative, NEG,
or (–).
7. Start generator as described in Starting The Engine. Let
the engine run while battery recharges.
8. When battery has charged, shut down engine as
described in Stopping The Engine.
NOTICE Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery state
of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer
manufacturer's instructions carefully. Generally, a battery is
considered to be at 100% state of charge when specific
gravity of its fluid (as measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or
higher.

Cold Weather Operation

Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F
[4°C] combined with high humidity), your generator may
experience icing of the carburetor and/or the crankcase
breather system. To reduce this problem, you need to
perform the following:
1. Make sure generator has clean, fresh fuel.
2. Open fuel valve (turn valve to open position).
3. Use SAE 5W-30 oil (synthetic preferred, see engine
operator's manual).
4. Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours of
operation.
5. Maintain generator following maintenance schedule in
engine operator's manual.
6. Shelter unit from elements.
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