Harbor Freight Tools 62779 User Manual - Page 46

Battery Setup Instructions

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Safety Set Up Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed. fuel-air ratio will need to be adjusted by a qualified mechanic to allow efficient high-altitude use and to prevent damage to the engine and any other devices used with this product. Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements. At high altitudes, the engine's carburetor, governor (if so equipped), and any other parts that control the The emission control system for this Generator's Engine is warranted for standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and by the California Air Resources Board (also known as CARB). For warranty information, refer to the last pages of this manual. WARNING! DO NOT INSTALL THIS ENGINE ON A VEHICLE. Battery Setup Instructions 1. Place a fully charged, lead-acid 12 volt, 300 CCA, 36 Ah battery (not included) in a stable, flat location near the engine. 2. Only use cables sized to match their length according to the following chart: Cable Gauge (lower gauge numbers mean thicker cables) Maximum Cable Length 6 5′ 4 7′ 2 12′ Motor Starter Assembly Starting Relay 4. Attach the negative cable to the negative battery terminal. 5. Connect the negative cable securely to one of the engine mounting bolts, as shown in the diagram below. Connect cable securely to prevent disconnection and short circuits. Connect Negative Battery Cable to a Mounting Bolt 6. Coat the terminals and cable ends with a corrosion-preventive coating. Setup Operation Maintenance 3. Attach the positive cable from the positive battery terminal to the Positive Terminal on the starter solenoid (uncovered terminal), shown above. Connect cable securely to prevent disconnection and short circuits. Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Engine for ITEM 62779

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For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
Engine for ITEM 62779
SAFETY
SETUP
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
Set Up
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed.
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that
can start fires around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required.
The operator should contact local fire
agencies for laws or regulations relating
to fire prevention requirements.
At high altitudes, the engine’s carburetor, governor
(if so equipped), and any other parts that control the
fuel-air ratio will need to be adjusted by a qualified
mechanic to allow efficient high-altitude use and to
prevent damage to the engine and any other devices
used with this product.
The emission control system for this Generator’s Engine
is warranted for standards set by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and by the California Air Resources
Board (also known as CARB).
For warranty information,
refer to the last pages of this manual.
WARNING!
DO NOT INSTALL THIS ENGINE ON A
VEHICLE.
Battery Setup Instructions
1. Place a
fully charged
, lead-acid
12 volt,
300 CCA, 36 Ah
battery (not included) in
a stable, flat location near the engine.
2.
Only use cables sized to match their length
according to the following chart:
Cable Gauge
(lower gauge numbers
mean thicker cables)
Maximum
Cable Length
6
5′
4
7′
2
12′
3.
Starting Relay
Motor Starter Assembly
Attach the positive cable from the positive
battery terminal to the Positive Terminal on
the starter solenoid (
uncovered terminal
),
shown above.
Connect cable securely to
prevent disconnection and short circuits.
4.
Attach the negative cable to the
negative battery terminal.
5.
Connect the negative cable securely to one
of the engine
mounting bolts
, as shown in
the diagram below. Connect cable securely to
prevent disconnection and short circuits.
Connect Negative
Battery Cable to a
Mounting Bolt
6.
Coat the terminals and cable ends with
a corrosion-preventive coating.