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Subject Author Date does battery type matter on honda generator? Mark 07-04-2008  Re: does battery type matter on honda generator? Vaughn Simon 07-04-2008  Re: does battery type matter on honda generator? Cydrome Leader 07-04-2008
Posted by Mark on July 4, 2008, 8:11 am Please log in for more thread options my unit is a northstar 8000 PPG with honda GX390 engine (13hp, 6600w continuous, 8000w max) this is the owners manual http://www.northerntool.com/downloads/manuals/165914.pdf the unit has a starter and I've used a brand new, automotive battery, sears diehard (cost about $90) once every two months, I connect a battery minder device which trickle charges and desulfates the plates for a week or two weeks. does it matter which type of battery I use? the owners manual did not specify and the car battery works fine, starts in 1 or 2 seconds. Posted by Vaughn Simon on July 4, 2008, 8:30 am Please log in for more thread options > does it matter which type of battery I use? No. Posted by Cydrome Leader on July 4, 2008, 5:52 pm Please log in for more thread options > my unit is a northstar 8000 PPG with honda GX390 engine (13hp, 6600w continuous, 8000w > max) > > this is the owners manual > http://www.northerntool.com/downloads/manuals/165914.pdf The honda manual covers most anything related to the engine itself http://www.honda-engines.com/Engines_owners_manuals/ownersmanuals/gx390.htm Similar Threads Posted New (to me) type of wind turbine May 12, 2007, 11:11 pm Re: it's a matter of independence & personal freedom February 5, 2007, 11:42 am Re: generator battery April 10, 2007, 4:39 pm did I damage AVR (honda generator) ? July 3, 2008, 7:03 pm Re: Not enough battery ? August 21, 2007, 5:22 pm Re: Not enough battery ? July 18, 2007, 3:18 pm DIY Battery Backup January 17, 2007, 2:23 pm Looking for Battery tips February 16, 2007, 11:18 pm The Honda EU2000i..where to buy it and for how much? January 15, 2008, 8:35 pm Battery backup devices April 14, 2007, 6:28 pm