Craftsman 919.67937 manual Chargbng a Battery, Before Startrng Engine

OBTAmNING ELECTRBC_TY FROM

There are basicaiiy two ways to obtain eiectrbity form a generator:

Use of extension cords directly form the generator to the appiiance, iights, toois, etc.

Use of a doubie-throw transfer switch instaiied directly to the main eHectrbaHsuppiy outside of the house.

Extension Cord

When using an appliance or tool at a considerable distance from the generator, a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3- blade grounding plug and 3-dot receptacle that accepts the tool's plug should be used. A cord of adequate size must be used. A minimum of 12 gauge wire size with at least a 20 amp draw can be used. When amperage exceeds 20 amps a 10 gauge wire size should be used.

Connecting Generator To Main Eleetrieam

SuppJy

Potenfiai hazards exist when a eiectricai generator is con- nected to the main eiectricai suppiy coming into the house. It is at that point that the generator couid feed back into the utiiity company's system causing possibie eiectrocution of workers who are repairing electrical lines. To avoid back feeding of electricity into utility systems, a double-threw transfer switch should be installed between the genera- tor and utility power. This device should be installed by a licensed electrician and in compliance with all local electri- cal codes.

NOTE: When installing a Double-ThrowTransfer Switch, a minimum of 10 gauge wiring must be used.

CHARGBNG A BATTERY

iMPORTANT: Always use safety glasses, rubber gloves and protective clothing while charging battery.

Your generator has the capability of recharging a 12-volt storage or automotive battery. To recharge a 12-volt battery, proceed as follows:

First, check the fluid level in all of the battery cells. Add distilled water if necessary. Do not use tap water,

Clean battery posts if necessary.

Connect battery charge canes to panel receptacle

Connect the battery charge cane with the red handle to the battery post indicated by POS or (+).

Connect the battery charge cane with the black handle to the battery post indicated by NEG or (-).

Start the engine. Let it run while the battery charges.

When the battery is fully charged, stop the engine and disconnect the battery charge canes from the

panel and battery. Batteries should not be charged when the unit is unattended.

not use the unit to crank an engine having a discharged

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BEFORE STARTRNG ENGINE

CAUTION: Always check engine oil level before every start. Running engine low of oil or out of oil could result in serious damage to the engine

Automatic BdUeControU

The automatic idle control switch, when in the ON posi- tion, allows the engine to run at lower speed when there is no load on the generator. This wiii lower the engine noise, save on fuel consumption and engine life. When in

the OFF position the engine wiii run at 3600 RPM's continuous with or without a load.

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NOT_=: The idie contrbTmust b-euntSe OFF position when operating iarge motor ioads (Refrigerators, freezers, etc.) or voitage sensitive eiectronic equipment (TV,computers, etc.)

Engine OiU

Your unit has been shipped without oii in the engine. A bottle of SAE 30 weight oii is inciuded in the carton. Remove oii dip stick iocated on the side of engine. The oii dip stick is cieariy marked with a iine that teiHsyou when unit has enough oil Do not firthabove this point Pour slowly.

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Service SF, SG, SH" rated SAE 30 weight. Use no special additives. Select the oil's viscosity grade according to you expected operating temperatures.