Craftsman 919.670070 Before Starting Engine, Connecting Generator To Main Electrical Supply

An extension cord that is hot to the touch is overloaded.

Repair or replace damaged extension cords immediately.

Connecting Generator To Main Electrical Supply

Potential hazards exist when a electrical generator is connected to the main electrical supply coming into the house. It is at that point that the generator could feed back into the utility company’s system causing possible electrocution of workers who are repairing electrical lines. To avoid back feeding of electricity into utility systems, a double-throw transfer switch should be installed between the generator and utility power. This device should be installed by a licensed electrician and in compliance with all local electrical codes.

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

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

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.

Adding Engine Oil

Your generator has been shipped without oil in the engine. Begin by removing the oil dipstick and plug. Start pouring the oil in slowly.

The engine will hold approximately 48 ounces/1.4 liters of oil.

To check oil:

•Place engine in a level position. Clean around oil fill and dipstick.

•Remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.

•Push dipstick back in and remove to check oil. Keep oil level at FULL line on dipstick.

FULL

To add oil:

•Remove oil fill cap.

•Pour oil slowly and fill to FULL line on dipstick. Do not overfill.

Full

•Replace dipstick firmly.

NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SF,SG,SH,SJ” rated SAE 30 weight. Use no special additives. Select the oil’s viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperatures.

		SAE Viscosity Grades
			**
				*
F -20	0	20	32 40		60	80	100
C -30	-20	-10	0	10	20	30	40
STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
Gasoline

To add gasoline:

•Remove gas cap.

•Add unleaded gasoline, slowly, to fuel tank.

Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Use unleaded fuel only. Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. Never mix oil with gasoline.

Never fill fuel tank com-

pletely. Fill tank to 1/2" below the bottom of the filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and equip- ment before starting engine.

•Do not overfill.

•Replace gas cap.

Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.

Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap.

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