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Receiving & Installation 3‐13MN2408
Battery Connections The generator may be shipped with no battery installed.
Procedure: The correct type battery must be installed in the battery compartment provided, see Table 3‐7.
Installation and servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised by personnel
knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions.
Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.
1. Open access doors and locate battery tray.
2. Place the correct battery (see Table 3‐7) on the tray.
3. Install the Battery Hold Down Bar and Rods as shown in Figure 3‐7.
a. Place the bent end of the Battery Hold Down Rod through the hole in the Battery
Tray.
b. Place the threaded end of the Battery Hold Down Rod through the hole in the
Battery Hold Down Bar and secure with flat washer, lock washer and nut.
c. Repeat steps a and b for the other Battery Hold Down Rod.
Figure 3‐7 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 3‐7.
Table 3‐7
MODEL
SUMMER
OIL
WINTER
OIL
OIL
CAPACITY
RECOMMENDED
BATTERY
(AMPS) COLD
CRANKING
GLC10-25 SAE. 30 5W/30 5.0 QTS BCI Group 31 675
GLC30 SAE. 30 5W/30 6.0 QTS BCI Group 31 925
GLC35 SAE. 30 5W/30 6.0 QTS BCI Group 31 925
GLC45 SAE. 30 5W/30 6.0 QTS BCI Group 31 925
GLC50 SAE. 30 5W/30 6.2 QTS BCI Group 31 925
GLC60 SAE. 30 5W/30 6.2 QTS BCI Group 31 925
GLC80 SAE. 30 5W/30 6.5 QTS BCI Group 31 925
GLC100 SAE. 30 5W/30 6.5 QTS BCI Group 31 925
GLC125 SAE. 30 5W/30 6.5 QTS BCI Group 31 925