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Generator Electrical System Maintenance
The generator’s electrical system incorporates computers to
control various related components. The electrical system
connections and ground circuits require good connections.
Follow the recommended maintenance schedule located in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
When inspecting the electrical system, check the following:
• Check positive (+) and negative (-) battery cables for
corrosion, rubbing, chafing, burning, and ensure tight
connections at both ends.
• Check battery for cracks or damage to the case. Replace
as necessary.
• Inspect engine wire harness for rubbing, chafing,
pinching, burning, and cracks or breaks in the wiring.
• Verify that the engine harness connectors are correctly
locked in.
• Inspect ignition coil wire for hardening, cracking,
chafing, burning, separation, and split boot covers.
• Inspect spark plug wires for hardening, cracking,
chafing, burning, separation, and split boot covers.
• Replace spark plugs at the required intervals per the
recommended maintenance schedule.
• Verify that all electrical components are securely
mounted to the engine or chassis.
• Verify that any additional electrical services installed by
the owner are properly installed in the system.
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Battery
Servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised
by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the
required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away
frombatteries.
Charging the Battery
If it is necessary to charge the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the generator on.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Disconnect negative battery cable from negative battery
terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-)).
4. Charge battery with battery charger at 2 Amps until
battery holds 12 Volts. DO NOT exceed 13.7 volts when
charging battery.
5. Connect negative battery cable to negative battery
terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-)).
6. Ensure hardware on both positive and negative battery
terminals is secure.
7. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control panel.
8. Turn the generator off.
9. Reset exercise timer. See Setting Exercise Timer.
WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds - chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
NOTICE Failure to disconnect negative battery cable will
result in equipment failure.
• DO NOT attempt to jump start the generator.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and generator warranty.
Servicing the Battery
If it is necessary to service the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the generator off.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Service or replace battery as required. See Battery
in Final Installation Considerations in the installation
manual for specific battery needed.
4. Connect red battery cable to battery positive terminal
(indicated by POSITIVE, POS, or (+)).
5. Connect black battery cable to negative battery terminal
(indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-)).
6. Ensure hardware on both positive and negative battery
terminals is secure.
7. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control panel.
8. Turn the generator on.
9. Reset exercise timer. See Setting Exercise Timer.
DON’T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES,
RETURN USED BATTERY TO RECYCLING
COLLECTION CENTER.
NOT
for
REPRODUCTION