Tsurumi TPG-2900H-DX - Manual (Page 43)

A. REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY
WARNING:
• DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE WORKING ON
THE GENERATOR TO PREVENT INADVERTENT ENGINE START
• MAKE SURE THAT YOU DISCONNECT OR REMOVE THE BATTERY WHEN YOU DO MAIN-
TENANCE. EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE PRESENT AROUND THE BATTERY.
• SPARKS FROM STATIC ELECTRICITY OR FROM HAND TOOLS CONTACTING BATTERY
TERMINALS CAN CAUSE HYDROGEN GAS TO IGNITE, CAUSING INJURY AND BURNS TO
NEARBY PERSONNEL.
NOTE:
• Do not disassemble the battery enclosure unit unless disassembly is required to gain access to the
affected components.
• Refer to exploded view in Replacement Parts section for parts information. The item numbers in the
following procedure are identical to those in the Replacement Parts exploded views.
• The model TPG-7000H-DXE generator has a 12-volt DC starting system. Use a 12-volt, garden
tractor-type battery as a replacement battery.
(1) Refer to Figure 21 or 22. Remove two wing nuts (79) and clips (78). Remove hold-down
plate (76) and two tie-down rods (77) from battery base plate (74).
(2) Remove terminal fasteners from battery terminals.
(3) Remove battery from battery enclosure.
(4) Put replacement battery in battery enclosure.
(5) Place hold-down plate (76) on battery, being careful not to contact the battery terminals.
(6) Insert L-shaped ends of tie-down rods (77) in holes in plate (74) in base of battery enclo-
sure unit.
(7) Put threaded ends of tie-down rods (77) in holes in hold-down plate (76). Install clips (78)
and wing nuts (79) on threaded rods to secure battery.
(8) Connect cables to terminals on the battery.
(9) Operate generator to verify that the battery is properly connected.
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