Chicago Electric 39982, 42727 General Maintenance, Generator Cleaning, General Storage Guidelines

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

ENGINE FUEL: Use Unleaded Fuel - ONLY!

ENGINE OIL: Refer to the Engine related documentation.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE:

Refer to the documentation supplied regarding the engine for all engine maintenance issues.

GENERATOR CLEANING

CAUTION!: ALWAYS SHUT OFF THE

GENERATOR AND ALLOW THE GENERATOR

TO COMPLETELY COOL BEFORE PERFORMING CLEANING OPERATIONS.

WARNING! DO NOT USE HIGH PRESSURE

WATER OR A GARDEN HOSE TO CLEAN YOUR GENERATOR. WATER INTRODUCED INTO THE GENERATOR CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL

SHORTS, GENERATOR DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

∙ Compressed air (max. 25 psi) may be used to blow loose dirt and dust from your generator. DO NOT DIRECT COMPRESSED AIR DIRECTLY INTO ANY OPENING IN THE GENERATOR OR ENGINE.

∙ Use a dampened cloth to wipe clean exterior surfaces.

∙ Use a soft bristle brush to clean/ loosen heavy dirt, oil or grease deposits.

∙ NEVER insert rags, tools or any device into the generator or engine openings.

GENERAL STORAGE GUIDELINES

WARNING: GASOLINE FUMES ARE

FLAMMABLE. DO NOT STORE YOUR GENSET IN ANY AREA THAT IS INDOORS OR IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. GASOLINE FUMES

CAN IGNITE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANY OPEN FLAME, PILOT LIGHT, CLOTHES DRYER, WATER HEATER, ETC.

∙ Your generator should be started and operated for several minutes at least every 30 days.

∙ If the generator cannot be operated every 30 days, follow the storage recommendations within the engine documentation.

∙ NOTE: A fuel shut-off valve is positioned at the base of the fuel tank. The valve should be closed during storage periods.

GENERAL BATTERY INSTALLATION

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE

THE GENERATOR WITHOUT THE BATTERY INSTALLED UNLESS BOTH THE RED(+) AND BLACK(-) CABLE ENDS ARE COMPLETELY INSULATED OR THE CABLES ARE REMOVED

ENTIRELY.

BATTERY SPECIFICATION: 145 CCA; INTERSTATE BATTERY™ Model SP-18 or Equivalent

With reference to the diagram below and to the safety guidelines that must be respected for handling batteries, install the battery as follows:

1.Place the battery into the battery tray.

2.Place the battery hold down bar (oriented as shown) on top of the battery.

3.Install qty (2) battery hold down bolts and washers as shown.

NOTE: Some versions require lock washers and nuts on lower side of battery tray.

4.Gently and evenly tighten the battery hold down bolts. Do not crush and or deform the battery case in the tightening process.

5.Insure that the engine key switch is in the “off” position.

6.Connect the red (+) cable to the battery (+) terminal using the supplied bolt, washers and nut. Tighten the bolt.

7.Connect the black (-) cable to the battery (-) terminal using the supplied bolt, washers and nut. Tighten the bolt.

Battery Installation Diagram

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