Generac 005606-0 User Manual

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4.1  BATTERY SERVICE (REPLACEMENT)
The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fully 
charged. Caution must be taken when connecting the battery.
NOTE:
A battery may lose some of it’s charge when not in use for 
prolonged periods of time. (See the "Know the Generator" 
section.)
To replace the battery:
Remove end panel as shown in Figure 5 in the "Know the 
• 
Generator" section.
Remove hold-down bracket.
• 
Disconnect the RED battery cable to the battery Positive 
• 
terminal (+).
Disconnect the BLACK battery cable to the battery Negative 
• 
terminal (–).
To install a new battery:
• 
Reverse the steps above and follow Figure 18.
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Double check all connections to ensure they are in the correct 
• 
location and secure. See Figure 18.
Figure 18 - Battery Connections
NEGATIVE BATTERY
CABLE (BLACK)
NUT
LOCK WASHER
CABLE BOOT
FLAT WASHER
POSITIVE BATTERY
CABLE (RED)
SCREW
GROUND
(GREEN)
BATTERY CHARGER
(RED)
BATTERY CHARGER
(BLACK)
Battery Type:  CP12-10, 12V, 10AH
Section 4 — Battery Service
Portable Generator System