John Deere HR-G1100 - Manual (Page 27)

Operating the Generator
Operator’s Manual 27
(Fig. 12)
Positive Terminal (Red)
Negative Terminal (Black)
(Fig. 11)
OPERATION
DC APPLICATION:
The DC terminal is used only for charging 12 volt batteries. It
provides up to 12V - 8.3A (100W) of maximum power. (Fig. 11)
CONNECTION OF CABLE:
Connect positive terminal (red) on generator to positive (+) terminal
on battery.
Connect negative terminal (black) on generator to negative (-)
terminal on battery.
Both AC and DC output can be used at the same time if the total
output is within rated output of the generator.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHILE CHARGING:
WARNING: AN EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS IS
DISCHARGED THROUGH VENT HOLES IN
THE BATTERY DURING THE CHARGING
PROCESS. DO NOT ALLOW SPARK OR
OPEN FLAME AROUND THE GENERATOR
OR BATTERY DURING THE CHARGING
PROCESS.
ELECTROLYTE FLUID CAN BURN EYES
AND CLOTHING. BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL
TO AVOID CONTACT. IF INJURED, WASH
THE AFFECTED AREA IMMEDIATELY
WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER AND
CONSULT A DOCTOR FOR TREATMENT.
When charging a large capacity battery or totally discharged
battery, excessive current may force the DC breaker to turn off.
Battery defects may cause the DC breaker to trip. Check the
battery before resetting the DC breaker.
STOPPING THE GENERATOR:
1. Turn off the power switch of the electric equipment and unplug
the cord from receptacle of the generator.
2. Allow the engine about 3 minutes to cool down at no load before
stopping.
3. Turn the engine switch to the position “ “ (STOP).
(See Fig. 12)
OIL SENSOR:
The oil sensor detects the fall in oil level in the crankcase and
automatically stops the engine when the oil level falls below a
predetermined level.
When the engine has stopped automatically, turn off the generator,
and check the oil level. Refill engine oil to the upper level as
instructed on page 21 and restart the engine.
If the engine does not start by usual starting procedures, check
the oil level.
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE OIL SENSOR PROBE
WHEN REFILLING WITH OIL.
REMOVE OIL FILLER CAP ON THE OPPOSITE
SIDE OF CARBURETOR.