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GENERATOR USER
MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER
Enter the Model and Serial numbers of your generator in
the spaces provided below. Retain these numbers for
future reference. The Model and Serial numbers are
located on the generator data plate on the alternator
case or generator frame, along with other important
information.
Model Number
Serial Number
DOCCHI0011
6/14/00 Rev. 1
MANUAL
1

Model Numbers

39461
39982
39984
40423
40814
40827
42723
42724
42725
42726
42727
42728

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Summary of Contents for Chicago Electric 39461

  • Page 1: Model Numbers

    GENERATOR USER MANUAL Model Numbers 39461 42723 39982 42724 39984 42725 40423 42726 40814 42727 40827 42728 MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER Enter the Model and Serial numbers of your generator in the spaces provided below. Retain these numbers for future reference. The Model and Serial numbers are located on the generator data plate on the alternator case or generator frame, along with other important information.
  • Page 2: Limited 1 Year Warranty Statement

    LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY STATEMENT Harbor Freight Tools makes every effort to assure that it's Chicago Electric products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the following periods (from the date of purchase): For 1 year: All generator components.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY STATEMENT ....................2 SECTION 1................................ 4 GENERAL INFORMATION ..........................4 SAFETY RULES.............................. 4 BATTERY SAFET Y............................4 GENERAL SAFETY OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES..................5 GENERAL MAINTENANCE ..........................6 GENERATOR CLEANING ..........................6 GENERAL STORAGE GUIDELINES ........................ 6 GENERAL BATTERY INSTALLATION ......................
  • Page 4: Section 1

    SECTION 1 SERVICE OR REPAIR THIS GENERATOR UNLESS FULLY GENERAL INFORMATION QUALIFIED TO DO SO. This manual is provided for you so that your DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENERATOR generator may be properly, safely and effectively AMBIENT TEMPATURE EXCEEDS 104ºF/40ºC.
  • Page 5: General Safety Operational Guidelines

    WARNING: WEAR PROTECTION, could damage your generator and potentially lead to RUBBER APRON AND RUBBER GLOVES fires.  WHEN WORKING AROUND A BATTERY OR Never touch a receptacle or bare wire. Electrocution PERFORMING BATTERY SERVICE. BATTERY FLUID or shock could result. ...
  • Page 6: General Maintenance

    GENERAL MAINTENANCE GENERAL BATTERY INSTALLATION ENGINE FUEL: Use Unleaded Fuel - ONLY! WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE GENERATOR WITHOUT THE BATTERY ENGINE OIL: Refer to the Engine related INSTALLED UNLESS BOTH THE RED(+) AND documentation. BLACK(-) CABLE ENDS COMPLETELY INSULATED OR THE CABLES ARE REMOVED ENGINE MAINTENANCE:...
  • Page 7: Electrical Loads And Guidelines

    GENERATOR DESIGNED ELECTRICAL LOADS AND GUIDELINES PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES This electrical generator is designed to produce electrical Your generator set is designed to power electrical energy for the purpose of powering lights, power tools, apparatuses within the electrical power output limitations appliances and motor loads within the intended design of the generator.
  • Page 8: Receptacle Details

    RECEPTACLE DETAILS The following receptacle details are to aid in identifying mating plugs. Use this chart and compare to your genset to determine which receptacle(s) you have. Note the NEMA configuration and use this to purchase the correct mating plug. NEMA 5-20R NEMA L5-30R NEMA L6-30R...
  • Page 9: Section 2

    SECTION 2 40814/42723/42724 GENERATOR PARTS AND PART LISTS Frame and Parts list for SKU # 40814/42723/42724...
  • Page 12: A.c. Wiring Schematics

    A.C. WIRING SCHEMATICS...
  • Page 14: Section 3

    SECTION 3 39461/39982/40423/42725/42726/42727/39984/40827/42728 GENERATOR PARTS AND PART LIST Frame and Parts list for SKU # 39461/39982/40423/ 42725/42726/42727/39984/40827/ 42728 For Items 9, 12, and 13 please refer to Section 2 of this manual.
  • Page 16: A.c. Wiring Schematics

    A.C. WIRING SCHEMATICS...
  • Page 21: Section 4

    SECTION 4 CONTROL PANELS...
  • Page 23 NOTES...

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