Before Starting Engine - Craftsman 919.679500 Owner's Manual

Connecting Generator To Main Electrical
Supply
Potential hazards exist when a electrical generator is con-
nected 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 genera-
tor and utility power. This device should be installed by a
licensed electrician and in compliance with all local electri-
calcodes.
NOTE: When installing a Double-Throw Transfer Switch,
a minimum of 10 gauge wiring must be used.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
CAUTION: 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 26 ounces of oil. To
check the oil, clean and replace the dipstick. Do not
screw the dip stick in when checking the oil level. Next,
remove the dipstick to check the level. The oil dipstick is
clearly marked with lines that tell you when the engine
has enough oil. Do not fill above this point.
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use a
high quality detergent oil classified "For Service SF,SG,SH"
rated SAE 30 weight. Use no special additives. Select the
oil's viscosity grade according to your expected operating
temperatures.
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Low Oil Shutdown
Your Craftsman generator engine is equipped with Low
Oil Shutdown, Low Oil Shutdown is a safety device
designed to protect your engine from damage in the
event the oil level in the crankcase is low.
If while the engine is running, the oil gets low, it will
automatically shut itself down and will not restart until the
oil is added. If the oil Is low before start-up, the genera-
tor will not start until oil is added.
NOTE: The Low Oil Shutdown mechanism is very sensi-
tive. You must fill the engine to the full mark on the dipstick
to inactivate this safety device,
Gasoline
Your generator engine is 4 cycle. Use unleaded fuel only,
Never mix oil with gasoline,
CAUTION: Never fill fuel tank completely. 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 equipment before starting engine.
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tank when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke
when filling fuel tank.
Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a mini-
mum of 85 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. If unleaded
fuel is not available, leaded fuel may be used.
To Start Your Generator
CAUTION: Never run engine indoors or in enclosed,
poor ventilated areas, engine exhaust contains car-
bon monoxide, an ordorless and deadly gas.
Make sure the fuel shutoff valve is turned to the open
position.
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• Remove gas cap.
• Add unleaded gasoline, slowly, to fuel tank.
• Do not overfill.
• On the engine there is a start/off switch located
on the front panel of the engine. Place this switch to
the start position.
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