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3-8 Receiving & Installation MN2413
Figure 3-5 Battery Installation
Washers & Nut
Battery
Battery Tie Down Bolt
Washers & Nut
Battery Rack
Battery Tie Down
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.
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.
Optional Wheel Kit Although the PC Multifuel generator set is portable, it is really designed to be permanently
installed at it’s fuel source (LPG tank or Natural Gas pipe). The PDG2 – 2 Wheel Dolly Kit can
be used with the PC Multifuel generator set if needed. The 4 wheel dolly kit is not available.
An optional 2 wheel dolly kit is available for these portable generators. If you have purchased
one of these kits, refer to MN2409 for the installation instructions.
Recommended Engine Oil and Battery Type
Series PC Multifuel
MODEL
SUMMER WINTER OIL RECOMMENDED (AMPS) COLD
MODEL
SUMMER
OIL
WINTER
OIL
OIL
CAPACITY
RECOMMENDED
BATTERY
(AMPS)
COLD
CRANKING
PCM90VE - 18.10090 SAE. 30 5W/30 2.0 PTS Interstate SP-40 340
PCM60RE - 18.10060 SAE. 30 5W/30 1.90 PTS BCI 16-B 300