Connecting Battery to Engine
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Your log splitter's engine is equipped with an electric starter, which requires the installation of a 12-volt lawn tractor
size battery (Group U1-7). The battery should have a minimum rating of 18 amp-hour. The battery is to be supplied
by the customer and should be installed in the protective battery box located near the engine. Follow the instructions
below for connecting and disconnecting the battery.
WARNING
Batteries are hazardous because they contain caustic acid, can emit explosive
gases, and can cause electric shock.
Caution must be exercised when making connections to a battery to avoid shock
and contact with the acid, and to prevent any sparking that could lead to an
explosion.
ALWAYS follow the general safety rules, plus the instructions listed below
in
exact sequence,
when connecting/disconnecting the battery.
General battery safety rules
ALWAYS use eye protection
NEVER smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignition.
NEVER touch both battery terminals at the same time with your hand or any non-insulated tools.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water and neutralize with baking soda.
Instructions for connecting the battery:
WARNING:
Always connect the cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock.
1. Find the battery cables located inside the battery box.
2.
Connect the
red
cable to the
positive
(+)
terminal of the battery.
3. Then connect the
black
cable to the
negative
(-)
terminal of the battery
.
Instructions for disconnecting the battery:
WARNING:
Always disconnect the cables in the following sequence to avoid possible shock.
1. First, disconnect the
black
cable from the
negative
(-)
terminal of the battery.
2.
Next, disconnect the
red
cable from the
positive
(+)
terminal of the battery.
