Before Starting Engine; Charging A Battery - Sears Craftsman 919.679370 Owner's Manual

OBTAINING ELECTRICITY FROM
GENERATOR
There are basically two ways to obtain electricity form a
generator:
• Use of extension cords directly form the generator
to the appliance, lights, tools, etc.
• Use of a double-throw transfer switch installed
directly to the main electrical supply outside of the
house.
Extension Cord
When using an appliance or tool at a considerable dis-
tance from the generator, a 3-wire extension cord that has
a 3-blade grounding plug and 3-slot receptacle that ac-
cepts the tool's plug should be used. A cord of adequate
size must be used. A minimum of 12 gauge wire size with
at least a 20 amp draw can be used. When amperage
exceeds 20 amps a 10 gauge wire size should be used.
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 electrocu-
tion 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.

CHARGING A BATTERY

Your generator has the capability of recharging a 12-volt
storage or automotive battery. To recharge a 12-volt
battery, proceed as follows:
First, check the fluid level in all of the battery cells.
•
Add distilled water if necessary. Do not use tap
water.
Clean battery posts if necessary.
•
Connect battery charge cables to panel receptacle.
•
Connect the battery charge cable with the red
•
handle to the battery post indicated by POS or (+).
Connect the battery charge cable with the black
•
handle to the battery post indicated by NEG or (-).
Start the engine. Let it run while the battery charges.
•
When the battery is fully charged, stop the engine
•
and disconnect the battery charge cables from the
panel and battery.
NOTE:
Do not use the unit to charge any 6-
volt batteries.Do not use the unit to crank an engine having
a discharged battery.

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.
Automatic Idle Control
The automatic idle control switch, when in the ON
position, allows the engine to run at lower speed when
there is no load on the generator. This will lower the
engine noise, save on fuel consumption and engine life.
When in the OFF position the engine will run at 3600
RPM's continuous with or without a load.
NOTE: The idle control must be in the OFF position when
operating large motor loads (Refrigerators, freezers, etc.)
or voltage sensitive electronic equipment (TV, computers,
etc.)
Engine Oil
Your unit has been shipped without oil in the engine. A
bottle of SAE 30 weight oil is included in the carton.
Remove oil dip stick located on the side of engine. The
oil dip stick is clearly marked with a line that tells you
when unit has enough oil. Do not fill above this point.
Pour slowly.
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the
future, 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 ac-
cording to you expected operating temperatures.
11 — ENG
ON OFF
IDLE CONTROL
CLEAN
DIPSTICK