Sears 329, 919, 150 Before Starting Engine, Alwayscheck engine o, level, Adding EngineOn

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Connecting Generator To Main Electrical

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PotantfaJhazards exist whorl s electrical generator is oonnected to the main elecVtaal supply oomleg into the house. It is st that point that the generator could feed back into the utility company'ssystem causing pogldble electrocution of workers who am repaJltng electrical lines, To avoid beck feeding of ele,.-td_ty into utility systems, a double-throw transfer switch should be installed between the generator and utif;ty power. This device should be inst-Jled by a licensed electrician and in compliance with all local eisctdcal codes.

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

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Alwayscheck engine o, level

before every start. Running

engine low of ell or out of oil could result in serious damage to the engine.

Adding EngineOn

Your generator has been elllpped without oil in the engine. Begin by removing the oil dipstick end plug. Start pouring the oil In slowly.

The engine will hold approximately 28 ounce4;of oil. To check the oil, clean end replace the dipstick. Do not s_rew the dip stink in when checking the ONlevel. NeXt, remove the dipstick to check the level. The oil dipstick is elasdy marked with lines that tell you when the engine has enough oil. Do not fill sb;'ve this point.

NOTE: When adding ollto the engine _ar_,..case, use a high quality detergent eli classified "For Service SF,SG,SH" rated SAE30 weight. Use no spadaladd_ve_ Select the oil'sviscoldtygrade accordingto yourexpected operating temperatures.

Gasoline

Your generator engine is 4 cycle. Use unleaded fuel only. Never mix ell with gasoline.

Remove gas cap.

Add unJeadedgasoline, alowty, to fuel tank.

Use (:lean, fresh, mgulor unleaded gaecllne with a minimum of 85 ootane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Never fill fuel tank €orn- plntely. Fill tank to 1/2"

below the bottam of the filler neck to provide spaoe for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and equipment bofum starting eng ,k_e.

Do not overfill.

migine hi running or hot. DO not smoke when filling fuel tank.

To Start Your Generator

in enclosed, poor ventUated

m, fingine athaust contains cerben monox- ide, en odorless end doa_qy gas.

IMPORTANT;. Make sum the battery is properly serviced, fully charged, end assembled before starting.

Open the fuel shut-Offvalve. Turn counter clock- wise until the valve stops,

Move the choke control located on the engine to "FULL CHOKE" pasRIon.

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Sears 329, 919, 150 Before Starting Engine, Alwayscheck engine o, level, Adding EngineOn, To Start Your Generator