Receiving & Installation 3‐13MN2408Battery Connections The generator may be shipped with no battery installed.Procedure: The correct type battery must be installed in the battery compartment provided, see Table 3‐7.Installation and servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised by personnelknowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions.Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.1. Open access doors and locate battery tray.2. Place the correct battery (see Table 3‐7) on the tray.3. Install the Battery Hold Down Bar and Rods as shown in Figure 3‐7.a. Place the bent end of the Battery Hold Down Rod through the hole in the BatteryTray.b. Place the threaded end of the Battery Hold Down Rod through the hole in theBattery Hold Down Bar and secure with flat washer, lock washer and nut.c. Repeat steps a and b for the other Battery Hold Down Rod.Figure 3‐7 Battery InstallationWashers & NutBatteryBattery Hold Down RodWashers & NutBattery TrayThe + and - terminals of your battery maybe different than shown. Be sure that thePositive lead is connected to the positive(+) terminal of your battery.Battery Hold Down Bar(Install away from terminals)4. Connect the positive lead to the positive (+) battery terminal.5. Connect the negative lead to the negative (-) battery terminal.6. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.7. Connect charging source to the battery terminals.8. Disconnect the battery's ground terminal before working in the vicinity of the battery orbattery wires. Contact with the battery can result in electrical shock when a toolaccidently touches the positive battery terminal or wire. The risk of such shock isreduced when the ground lead is removed during installation and maintenance.Recommended Engine Oil and Battery TypeWhen replacing batteries, use only the recommended battery for your generator, see Table 3‐7.Table 3‐7MODEL SUMMEROILWINTEROILOILCAPACITYRECOMMENDEDBATTERY(AMPS) COLDCRANKINGGLC10-25 SAE. 30 5W/30 5.0 QTS BCI Group 31 675GLC30 SAE. 30 5W/30 6.0 QTS BCI Group 31 925GLC35 SAE. 30 5W/30 6.0 QTS BCI Group 31 925GLC45 SAE. 30 5W/30 6.0 QTS BCI Group 31 925GLC50 SAE. 30 5W/30 6.2 QTS BCI Group 31 925GLC60 SAE. 30 5W/30 6.2 QTS BCI Group 31 925GLC80 SAE. 30 5W/30 6.5 QTS BCI Group 31 925GLC100 SAE. 30 5W/30 6.5 QTS BCI Group 31 925GLC125 SAE. 30 5W/30 6.5 QTS BCI Group 31 925