Husqvarna PP 418 Portable Generator User Manual


 
10
SERVICING THE BATTERY
Use the following procedure when removing, installing and
attaching the battery cables.
The battery is located in the support foot of the power pack.
To access the battery you will need another person helping
you.
Step 1
Remove the two M8 bolts using a 10 mm wrench. Keep the
two bolts nearby for Step 3
WARNING
- Connecting and disconnecting a battery can cause
sparks and short circuits. Do not short battery ter-
minals by allowing a wrench or any other object to
contact both terminals at the same time.
- A spark or ame can cause a lead acid battery to
explode.
- Before connecting a battery, remove metal
bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Use gloves
and protective glasses or face shield when working
with a battery.
- Install and remove the battery cables ONLY in the
sequence described in this section.
Step 2
Have one person lift the power pack with the handle. With the
“battery box” no longer supporting the power pack it can be
pivoted downward. This will give you full access to the battery
and cables.
Step 3
Secure the battery box in the “open” position by inserting the
two M8 screws removed in Step 1 into the exposed holes in
the battery box (see illustration). Use one bolt on each side.
The battery supplied as original equipment is maintenance
free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers.
Adding or checking the electrolyte level is not necessary.
Replace only with an equivalent maintenance free battery with
the following speci cations;
Case size: U1
Min. CCA: 230
CONNECTING A BATTERY
First - always install the RED (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal on the battery. Secure the cable to the terminal with
the 5/16” screw and nut. (13 mm or 1/2” wrench).
Second - install the BLACK (-) ground cable to the negative (-)
terminal on the battery. Secure the cable to the terminal with
the 5/16” screw and nut.
DISCONNECTING A BATTERY
First - always disconnect the BLACK (-) ground cable from
the battery. (13 mm or 1/2” wrench).
Second - disconnect the RED (+) cable.
CHARGING A BATTERY
The only safe way to charge a battery is to completely remove
the battery from the power pack. A standard battery charger
can be used with a charging power of 12 volt and 2 to 10 amp.
Follow all instructions for your battery charger before hooking it
up to the battery.
JUMPER CABLES
DO NOT use jumper cables between the power pack and a
secondary battery source such as a car.
If the battery is weak and can not start the engine either
remove and recharge or replace the battery. Do not attempt
to use jumper cables. There is no safe way to attach jumper
cables.
Lift and support the
power pack by pulling
up on the handle.
Eye Protection Explosion Danger
Protective Gloves
The battery box
can be pivoted
downward.