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Figure 3-6 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 WINTER OIL RECOMMENDED (AMPS) COLD
MODEL
SUMMER
OIL
WINTER
OIL
OIL
CAPACITY
RECOMMENDED
BATTERY
(AMPS)
COLD
CRANKING
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
Post Installation Checks
When the initial installation is complete, these checks must be performed before starting the
engine. These checks are not required before each start, only after the initial installation.
1. Generators that have been in transit or storage for long periods may be subjected to
extreme temperature and moisture changes. This can cause excessive condensation,
and the generator windings should be thoroughly dried before bringing the generator
up to full nameplate voltage. If this precaution is not taken, serious damage to the
generator can result.
Caution: Do not apply high voltage to windings (do not start the generator) in a moisture–saturated
condition. Moisture can cause insulation breakdown, making it necessary to return the
generator to the factory for repair, and consequent expense and loss of time.
Note: These precautions are especially necessary in locations such as seaboard installations
and other high humidity areas. Some installations will be in atmospheres that are much
more corrosive than others. Prevention of a failure is better than being forced to make a
repair.