ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
WARNING
To avoid electrics hock:
• ALWAYS connect the positive (+)
battery cable (red boot) first when
connecting battery cables.
• ALWAYS disconnect the negative (-)
battery cable (black boot) first when
disconnecting battery cables.
• NEVER connect the negative (-)
battery cable (black boot) to the
positive (+) post on the battery.
• NEVER connect the positive (+)
battery cable (red boot) to the
negative (-) post on the battery.
• NEVER touch both battery posts
simultaneously.
• NEVER place a metal tool across
both battery posts.
• ALWAYS use insulated or
nonconducting tools when installing
the battery.
1. Remove the two bolts holding on the battery plate.
Tilt the battery forward and remove.
Figure 3 - Remove Battery
2. Connect the positive (+) battery cable (red boot) to
the positive (+) battery post. Make sure boot is over
battery post.
3. Locate negative (-) cable (black boot) and connect
to the negative (-) battery post. Make sure the boot
is over the battery post.
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Figure 4 - Connect battery
1 - Positive (+) Battery Cable (Red)
2- Negative (-) Battery Cable (Black)
NOTE: The electric start generator is equipped
with a battery charging feature. Once the engine is
running, a small charge is supplied to the battery
via the battery cables and will slowly recharge the
battery.
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