a.Turn off any connected electric de- vices.

b.Reduce the total wattage of con- nected electric devices.

c.Check for any blockages in the cool- ing air inlet, and remove, or repair before reusing.

d.After checking and fixing the prob- lem, restart the Generator.

4.DC Outlet, used to charge a 12 Volt auto, or marine battery. Make sure the leads of the charger are correctly connected to the positive and nega- tive battery terminals.

5.Fuel Cock (3) should be set to “OFF” (full clockwise position) if the Gen- erator is being re-fueled, is not being used and/or is being stored. It should be “ON” (full counterclockwise posi- tion) at all times when the Generator is running.

6.Recoil Starter Handle (4) is used for starting the Generator.

7.AC 120 Volt Outlets are used to power electrical equipment using the

Generator. The AC Pilot Light (B) is lit. If it is not, unplug the electrical equipment and check the problem before continuing.

Checking and Filling Engine Oil

CAUTION! Your Warranty is VOID if the engine’s crankcase is not properly filled with oil (SAE 10W30) before each use. Before each use, check the oil level. Do not run the engine with low or no engine oil. Running the engine with no or low engine oil WILL permanently damage the en- gine.

Figure 2

Oil Filler Cap (Dip Stick Attached)

8.Remove the Oil Filler Cap (Dipstick is attached), and wipe it off with a clean rag. See Figure 2.

9.Reinsert the dipstick completely (do not screw on the Oil Filler Cap) and remove it to check the oil level. The oil level should be between the high and low marks on the dipstick.

10.If the oil level is below the low mark add the appropriate type of oil until the oil level is between the high and the low marks.

Oil type:

32° F or above = SAE 30W Below 32° F = SAE 10W-30

11.Inspect “O” Ring condition on the cap. Replace if damaged or missing.

12.Replace the Oil Dipstick.

CAUTION! Do not run the engine with too little or too much oil. The engine will be permanently damaged.

SKU 65588

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

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Chicago Electric 65588 manual Checking and Filling Engine Oil, Oil type