Cold weather operation – Generac 1019-3 User Manual
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2.
If battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure they
are installed and are tight.
3. If necessary, clean battery termina s,
4.
Connect battery charge cab e connector plug to panel
receptac e identified by the words "12-VOLTS D.C.”
5. Connect battery charge cab e c amp with red handle
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the positive (+) battery terminal (Figure 6).
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6— Battery Connections
6,
Connect battery charge cab e c amp with black handle
the negative (-) battery terminal (Figure 6).
7. Start engine. Let engine run whi e battery recharges.
8. When battery has charged, shut down engine
NOTE: Use an automotive hydrometer to tBSt Ixittery sate
of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer
manufecturer^s instructions careful y. Genera ly a battery is
considered to be at 100% state of charge when specific gravity
of its fluid (as measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or higher.
COLD WEATHER
OPERATION
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below
40°F [4*C] and a high dew point), your generator may
experience icing of the carburetor and/or the crankcase
breather system.
Bui d a structure that will enclose three sides and the top
of the generator,
I. Mai® sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed.
Note that your generator may appear different from
that shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7 — Pcrmaiiciu Cold Wcatiicr Shelter
3.
4.
side of box and nearest object
Face exposed end avray from wind and elements.
Enclosure should hold enough heat created by
generator to prevent problems,
^DANGER
Running generator gives off carbon monoxide,
an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Bi'eathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea,
fainting or death.
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