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Connect Batte
ry
Improper battery installation or maintenance
may result in electric shock, chemical burns,
or explosion. Battery maintenance must only
be performed or supervised by personnel
knowledgeable of batteries and the required
precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away
from batteries.
See Technical Specifications, page 102 for battery
requirements and recommended battery size.
1. Secure battery (not supplied) to bracket with
strap.
PC
Figure 29
2. Connect battery cable from the engine starter
(ST) and chassis to the battery. Connect the
black cable to battery negative (-) and the red
cabletobatterypositive(+).
NOTICE
Always connect the red battery cable to battery
positive (+) and the black battery cable to the
battery negative (-). Failure to properly connect
the battery cable to the battery will damage the
fusible link when the engine control module is
turned ON. Do not bypass the fusible link when
damaged. The fusible link prevents damage
to other system components. See the system
repair manual for repair instructions.
Figure 30
3. Cover battery terminals with plastic caps (PC)
attached to supplied battery cables.
4. Verify battery was connected properly by
pressing OFF
on the engine control module
(PE) to “wake up” the controller screen. Do not
attempt to start the engine until all Setup steps
are complete. See Repair manual if engine
control module doesn’t light up.
Add Fuel
1. Remove fuel cap (FS) and fill fuel tank with no
more than 20 gallons (75 liters) of diesel fuel.
Replace cap. See Perkins engine manual for
approved diesel fuels.
2. Squeeze prime bulb (P) to prime engine. Press
the prime bulb repeatedly until fuel begins to
return to the fuel tank.
FS
P
Figure 31
Gen
eral Equipment Guidelines
Maintain and inspect the generator, air compressor,
and other equipment per the manufacturer
recommendations to avoid an unexpected shutdown.
Unexpected equipment shutdown will cause voltage
fluctuations that can damage electrical equipment.
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