of heavy winds may require the placement of a barrier for protection. The air inlet, in normal weather conditions, should face the prevailing wind direction.

3.Locate the Generator on a concrete slab or other area where rain drainage or flood waters can not reach it.

4.Generator placement should allow four feet of access to all sides for maintenance and proper air cooling.

5.Place the Generator as close as possible to the electrical tools and equipment being powered to reduce the length of extension cords.

6.To ground the Generator, connect a #6 AWG grounding wire (not included) from the Grounding Terminal (9) on the Control Panel to a grounding rod (not included) that has been driven at least 24 inches deep into the earth. The grounding rod must be an earth-driven copper or brass rod (electrode) which can adequately ground the Generator. (See Figure C.)

FIGURE C

GROUNDING TERMINAL (9)

#6 AWG GROUNDING WIRE

(NOT INCLUDED)

GROUNDING ROD

CONCRETE SLAB

(NOT INCLUDED)

 

PRE-START INSTRUCTIONS

1.IMPORTANT: Your Warranty is voided if you do not put engine oil in the

Engine’s crankcase prior to its first use. Before each use, check the oil level. Never run the Engine with low or no engine oil. Running the Engine with no or low engine oil WILL permanently damage the Engine.

2.The Engine MUST be filled with a high quality engine oil. If the Engine will be run in temperatures above 32 degrees Fahrenheit, use SAE 30 weight oil. If the Engine will be run in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, use SAE 5W-30 weight oil.

SKU 66603

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

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Chicago Electric 66603 manual PRE-START Instructions, Figure C