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WARNING: Battery hazards
Batteries 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, contact with acid, and prevent any
sparking that could lead to an explosion.
Eye/skin protection.
Always wear eye protection and
protective clothing when connecting or disconnecting
battery.
Electric shock Prevention.
Never touch both battery
terminals at the same time with your hand or any non-
insulated tools.
Acid/skin contact.
If battery acid contacts skin or
clothing, flush immediately with water and neutralize
with baking soda.
Battery Connection
Always connect the cables in the following sequence to
avoid possible shock.
1. Connect one end of the
red
(+) cable to
compressor engine’s starter solenoid terminal.
Note: Access to the solenoid terminal is from
the top may require reaching between the
gasoline tank and shroud covering the
compressor’s cooling fan.
2. Connect one end of the
black
(-) cable to
compressor engine’s mounting bolt, frame bolt, or
other good engine ground connection.
3. Connect other end of the
red
(+) cable to battery
positive (+) terminal.
4. Connect other end of the
black
(-) cable to
battery negative (-) terminal as shown.
5. Coat terminals and cable ends with grease if they
are to remain permanently connected .
CAUTION: Battery connection hazard
Be careful not to connect the battery in reverse polarity,
as this will short circuit the battery charging system.
Since the engine has not yet been grounded to the
battery ground, your uninsulated tool handles can
cause a short circuit if they also touch a grounded part
while tightening the positive battery cable end.
Battery Disconnection
Once operating, the compressor will continue to run
whether the battery is connected or not. The battery will
not be recharged by the compressor. It can be
disconnected while the compressor is running. The
battery should be disconnected from the engine when
the compressor is not going to be used for a long period
of time. Always disconnect cables in this reverse
sequence to the above connection sequence .
1. First, disconnect the
black
(-) cable from the
battery negative (-) terminal.
2. Next, disconnect the
red
cable from the battery
positive (+) terminal.
3. Disconnect the
black
(-) cable from the grounding
connection.
4. Disconnect the
red
(+) cable from the starter
solenoid terminal.
Install Spark Arrestor (if Required)
Equip engine with spark arrestor if machine will be used
near any ignitable forest, brush, or grassy land. (See
engine Owner’s Manual provided to determine if the
engine is already equipped.) Make sure you comply with
applicable local, state, and federal codes.