Chicago Electric 65414 manual Checking and Filling Fuel, SKU For technical questions, please call

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bottom edge of the oil fill hole before each start-up.

CAUTION! DO NOT run the engine with low oil or no oil; the engine will be permanently damaged.

Checking and Filling Fuel

1.Check the fuel level. If the fuel level is more than 1” below the fill neck of the fuel tank, add more fuel.

Note: Do not overfill the fuel tank.

WARNING! To prevent serious injury from fire:

Fill the fuel tank in a well- ventilated area away from ignition sources. Do not smoke.

2.To fill the Fuel Tank, first wipe off the

Fuel Tank Cap and the surrounding area.

3.Unscrew, and remove the Fuel Tank Cap.

4.Mix fuel stabilizer (not included) with 91 octane (or better) premium unleaded gasoline according to fuel stabilizer directions.

Note: Use only premium octane unleaded gasoline.

5.Fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch under the fill neck of the gasoline tank with the stabilized unleaded gasoline mixture.

6.Then replace the Fuel Tank Cap.

Start Procedure

Before starting the engine: a. Inspect the equipment and

engine.

b. Fill the engine with the proper amount and type of fuel and oil.

c. Read the Equipment

Operation section that follows.

1.Unplug loads from the Generator and make sure the AC Circuit Breaker Switch is in the OFF position before starting to prevent permanent generator damage.

2.Turn the engine fuel valve to its ON or OPEN position.

3.Turn the engine power switch to its ON or RUN position.

4.Then, turn the engine choke lever to its “CHOKE” position. Set the choke lever in the “RUN” position when starting a warm engine.

5.Grasp the starter handle, and pull slowly until resistance is felt. While holding the handle, allow the starter rope to rewind. Then, pull the starter handle with a rapid, full arm stroke. Once again while holding the handle, allow the rope to rewind. Repeat as necessary, until the engine starts.

6.After the engine starts and warms up, slowly move the choke lever to its

“RUN” position.

IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to run at no load until warm (1-5 minutes) to stabilize.

7.Move the AC Circuit Breaker Switch to its ON or RUN position.

SKU 65414

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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