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Receiving & Installation 3-5MN2403
Figure 3-3 Battery Installation
Battery Base
Battery Band
Maximum Depth:
PC32Ri = 2.8 in (71mm)
PC43Ri = 3.2 in (82mm)
Maximum Height:
PC32Ri = 5.2 in (131mm)
PC43Ri = 6.4 in (162mm)
Maximum Width:
PC32Ri = 4.5 in (114mm)
PC43Ri = 5.4 in (136mm)
Red Cable
Flange
Bolt
Bolt
Nut
Flange
Bolt
5. Secure the battery in position using the Battery Band shown in Figure 3-3.
6. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
7. 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 3-1.
Table 3-1
MODEL
SUMMER WINTER
OIL CAPACITY
RECOMMENDED BATTERY
MODEL
SUMMER
OIL
WINTER
OIL
OIL
CAPACITY
qt (liter)
RECOMMENDED
BATTERY
PC32Ri SAE. 30 5W/30 0.63 (0.6) Interstate YTZ7S − 12Volt − 6 AmpHour
PC43RI SAE. 30 5W/30 1.0 (1.0) Interstate YTX14AHL−BS − 12Volt − 12 AmpHour
Use of Electric Motor Loads
Electric motors require much more current (amperes) to start them than to keep them running.
Some motors, particularly split−phase motors are very difficult to start and require 5 to 7 times
more current to start them. Repulsion−induction type motors are the easiest to start and normally
only require 2 to 3 times as much current to start them.
Most fractional horsepower motors take about the same amount of current to start them and
keep them running. This is true whether they are the repulsion−induction type motor, capacitor
type motor, or the split−phase type motor.
Other factors that influence the amount of current needed to start a motor are:
1. The type of load connected to the motor. If the electric motor is connected to a hard
starting load such as an air compressor it will require more starting current. If the same
electric motor is connected to a light load such as a heater or power saw it will require
less starting current.
2. The brand or design of the electric motor. The expected starting current for a
particular size motor will vary depending on the brand of the electric motor as well as
the type of electric motor (Split Phase, capacitor, Repulsion−induction type, etc.)
3. The condition of the electric motor. A clean motor with free turning bearings will
require less starting currents than a similar type motor that is dirty and the bearings are
not as free turning as they used to be.