Battery - Yamaha EF6600DE - Premium Generator Owner's Manual

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BATTERY

(for EF4000DE/EF5200DE/EF6600DE/YG6600DE)
1. Remove the battery.
2. Check the fluid level. Add only distilled water if
necessary.
Replenishing the battery fluid")
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3. After checking the fluid level, charge the battery.
4. Store the battery in a cool, dark and dry place and
charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an excessively warm or
cold place [i.e., less than 0°C (30°F) or more than
30°C (90°F)].
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9 Disconnect the negative lead first, then the
positive lead from the battery.
9 Connect the positive lead first, then the nega-
tive lead to the battery when installing the bat-
tery.
9 Never smoke or make and break connections
at the battery while charging. Sparks may
ignite the battery gas.
9 Be sure the battery terminals are tight and that
the battery vent tube is properly routed and is
securely attached to the battery.
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9 Do not disconnect the battery during engine
operation.
9 Avoid operating the generator with the battery
removed.
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RECOMMENDED BATTERY
(for EF4000DE/EF5200DE/EF6600DE/YG6600DE)
Recommended battery:
Capacity: 12V/26A•h
NOTE:
9 Clamp the red wire to the positive (+) terminal and
the black wire to the negative (–) terminal of the
battery. Do not reverse these positions.
9 Be sure the battery is installed on the battery
mount tray securely.
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(See page 34; "BATTERY-