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

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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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