Checking And Filling Fuel; Starting The Engine - Chicago Electric 65588 Set Up, Operating, And Servicing Instructions

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checking and Filling Fuel

warnIng! to prevent
serIous InjurY FroM
FIre:
Fill the fuel tank in a well-venti-
lated area away from ignition sourc-
es. Do not smoke.
1.
To fill the fuel Tank, first wipe off the
Fuel Tank Cap and the surrounding
area.
2.
Unscrew, and remove the Fuel Tank
Cap. Remove the Strainer.
3.
Check the fuel level by peering into
the tank. If the fuel level is well below
the top of the tank, the fuel should be
topped off before using.
4.
Mix fuel stabilizer (not included) with
89+ octane unleaded gasoline ac-
cording to fuel stabilizer directions.
5.
Fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch
under the fill neck (fuel should barely
cover bottom of the Strainer).
6.
Replace the Strainer and Fuel Tank
Cap.

starting the engine

Inspect engine and equipment
looking for damaged, loose,
and missing parts before
set up and starting. If any
problems are found, do not use
equipment until fixed properly.
Before starting the engine:
a.
Inspect the equipment and
engine.
Fill the engine with the prop-
b.
er amount and type of fuel
and oil.
SKU 65588
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
c.
read the equipment opera-
tion section that follows.
1.
Unplug all loads from the Gas Gen-
erator before starting to prevent per-
manent damage to any appliances,
tools, or equipment.
Figure 3
Recoil Starter Handle (4)
Fuel Cock (3)
2.
Turn the engine Fuel Cock (3) full
clockwise to its "OPEN" position.
See Figure 3.
3.
Open Fuel Tank Air Vent (located on
top of Fuel Cap) to full counterclock-
wise position.
4.
Turn the Engine Switch (on the Con-
trol Panel) to its "ON" position, and
the Economy Switch to it's "OFF"
position.
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