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Figure 3-12 Battery Installation
Washers & Nut
Battery
Battery Hold Down Rod
Washers & Nut
Battery Tray
The + and − terminals of your battery may
be different than shown. Be sure that the
Positive lead is connected to the positive
(+) terminal of your battery.
Battery Hold Down Bar
(Install away from terminals)
4. Connect the positive lead to the positive (+) battery terminal.
5. Connect the negative lead to the negative (−) battery terminal.
6. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
7. Connect charging source to the battery terminals.
8. Disconnect the battery’s ground terminal before working in the vicinity of the battery or
battery wires. Contact with the battery can result in electrical shock when a tool
accidently touches the positive battery terminal or wire. The risk of such shock is
reduced when the ground lead is removed during installation and maintenance.
Recommended Engine Oil and Battery Type
When replacing batteries, use only the recommended battery for your generator, see Table 3-5.
Table 3-5 Recommended Engine Oil and Battery Type
MODEL
SUMMER WINTER OIL RECOMMENDED (AMPS) COLD
MODEL
SUMMER
OIL
WINTER
OIL
OIL
CAPACITY
RECOMMENDED
BATTERY
(AMPS)
COLD
CRANKING
AE8 SAE. 30 5W/30 2.2 PTS Interstate SP−40 340
AE10 SAE. 30 5W/30 2.2 PTS Interstate SP−40 340
AE11 SAE. 30 5W/30 2.0 QTS Interstate SP−40 340
AE25 SAE. 30 5W/30 4.5 QTS BCI Group 24 750