Honeywell HW7500E Service Manual - Page 32

BATTERY SERVICE 7.9 BATTERY SERVICE To ensure the battery remains charged, it is recommended that the generator is started every three months. If the generator is stored for more than a year without running, a battery charger may be required to recharge the generator battery. Recommended Battery Replacement: 101536A Xtreme XTAX14AHL-BS Yuasa 12N14-3A TABLE 7-6. Replacement Battery Equivalents to 101536A To replace battery: 1. Remove spark plug cap. 6. Remove the battery. NOTE: Dispose of used battery according to guidelines established by your local or state government. 7. Place the new battery in the generator frame. 8. Connect the red positive (+) battery lead to the posi- tive (+) post on the battery; install bolt, nut, and boot. 9. Connect the black negative (-) battery lead to the neg- ative (-) post on the battery; install bolt, nut, and boot. 10. Reinstall retaining plate; tighten bolts and nuts. 11. Reinstall spark plug cap. FIGURE 7-19: Spark Plug Cap Removal 2. Loosen and remove nuts on retaining plate; slide retaining plate off support rods. FIGURE 7-20: Electric Start Battery-Remove Retaining Plate 3. Tip battery slightly forward. 4. Disconnect the black negative (-) battery lead remov- ing the bolt and nut. FIGURE 7-21: Electric Start Battery-Lead Connection 5. Disconnect the red positive (+) battery lead removing the bolt and nut. 7-8 www.honeywellgenerators.com Honeywell Portable Electrical Generator Service Manual