Desa Mgh3000 - Manual (Page 14)

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MOUNTING BATTERY TO GENERATOR
1. Secure battery to generator by battery hold-down system. This system consists
of the battery mounting bracket, hook bolts, and nut (see Figure 10).
2. Locate the red, positive (+) battery cable from starter solenoid. Connect it to
the positive (+) battery terminal (see Figure 11).
3. Locate the black, negative (–) battery cable attached to engine block. Connect
it to the negative (–) battery terminal (see Figure 11).
4. Check battery before starting engine. Make sure fluid levels are full. Make sure
battery is charged.
See engine owner’s manual for more information.
Figure 10 - Battery Hold-Down System
TO STARTER
SOLENOID
TO ENGINE
BLOCK
Figure 11 - Connecting Positive and Negative Cables to Battery
Nut
Battery
Hook
Bolt
Battery
Mounting
Bracket
BATTERY
(Model MGH7000 Only)
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