Desa Hwi3000a - Manual (Page 8)

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PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS
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Figure 10 - Battery Hold-Down System
(Model MGH6500AIE Shown)
TO STARTER
SOLENOID
TO ENGINE
BLOCK 120 ONLY
120 240V
ENM 000 0000 5 HOU RS 1/10
FUL L PO WER
Figure 11 - Connecting Positive and
Negative Cables to Battery
(Model MGH6500AIE Shown)
MOUNTING BATTERY TO
GENERATOR
1. Secure battery to generator by battery
hold-down system. This system con-
sists 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.
120 ONLY
120 240V
ENM 00000 005 HOU RS 1/10
FULL PO WER
Battery Mounting Bracket
Battery
Hook Bolt
Nut
Always wear safety glasses when working
with battery. Make sure battery terminals
are clean. Make sure cable connections
are tight.
Always shut down engine before removing
or attaching battery cables. Always remove
the negative (–) cable first. Always attach
negative (–) cable last.
INSTALLING BATTERY
CABLES TO ENGINE
1. Attach the red, positive (+) battery
cable to the starter solenoid on engine
(see Figure 8). This cable is factory
installed.
Starter
Solenoid
Figure 8 - Connecting Red, Positive (+)
Battery Cable to Engine Starter Solenoid
(Model MGH6500AIE Shown)
Figure 9 - Connecting Black, Negative
(-) Battery Cable to Engine Block (Model
MGH6500AIE Shown)
Red, Positive (+)
Battery Cable
Black,
Negative (–)
Battery Cable
CAUTION: Do not over tighten
positive terminal on starter so-
lenoid. Positive terminal could
rotate and cut into negative ter-
minal, causing a short.
IMPORTANT: Make sure battery connec-
tions are the correct polarity. Electric start
generators use negative ground, 12-volt DC
starting system.
Models MGH5000EIE and MGH6500AIE
have an electric starter. A battery is not
supplied with generator. You must provide
a 12-volt, 32-amp-hour battery. The positive
and negative battery cables are supplied
with generator. You must install these cables
before mounting battery.
CAUTION: If you remove bat-
tery, insulate the red, positive (+)
battery cable terminal. Insulate
with electrical tape. Exposed
terminal may spark when genera-
tor runs.
WARNING: Battery contains
sulfuric acid. Contact with skin
or eyes may cause severe burns.
Do not tilt generator with battery
installed. Tilting could cause bat-
tery acid to spill. Wear protective
clothing and face shield when
servicing. Keep out of children’s
reach.
• If battery acid gets on your skin,
wash with water.
• If battery acid gets in your eyes,
flush with water at least 15
minutes. Call a doctor at once.
Battery acid is poisonous.
• If swallowed, drink large amounts
of water or milk. Follow with milk
of magnesia or vegetable oil.
Call a doctor at once.
WARNING: Battery gives off
explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flames, and cigarettes away. Do
not remove or install battery
cables when engine is cranking
or running. Only service or use
battery in a well-vented area.
BATTERY
(Models MGH5000EIE and
MGH6500AIE)
2. Attach the black, negative (–) battery cable
to the engine block. Use the bolt, nut, and
two washers provided with the battery
cables. Use long mounting hole on oppo-
site side of engine from starter solenoid.
Attach cable as shown in Figure 9.