Starting The Engine; Checking And Filling Engine Oil; Checking And Filling Fuel - Chicago Electric 65414 Set Up, Operating, And Servicing Instructions

operation of this equipment
may create sparks that
can start fires around dry
vegetation.
a spark arrestor may be
required.
the operator should contact
local fire agencies for laws
or regulations relating to fire
prevention requirements.

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.

checking and Filling engine oil

caution! Your Warranty is VOID if the
engine's crankcase is not properly
filled with oil before each use. Before
each use, check the oil level. Do not
run the engine with low or no engine
oil. Running the engine with no or
low engine oil WILL permanently
damage the engine. check the oil
level with the engine stopped and
in a level position.
1. Remove the dipstick and wipe it off
with a clean rag.
2. Reinsert the dipstick into the oil filler
neck, but do not screw in, then re-
move it to check the oil level. The oil
level should reach the upper limit (H)
mark on the dipstick (bottom edge of
the oil fill hole).
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3. If the oil level is not to the upper limit
mark (bottom edge of the oil fill hole),
add the appropriate type of oil until
the oil level reaches the upper limit
mark.
SAE 10W-30 above 32°F
Engine Oil
SAE 5W-30 at 32°F or below
4. Replace the Oil Dipstick.
The Oil Sensor will automatically
shutdown the engine before the oil
level falls below the safe/low limit.
To avoid nuisance tripping of the
Oil Sensor and damage to property,
check that the oil level is at the
bottom edge of the oil fill hole before
each start-up.
caution! do not run the engine with
low oil or no oil; the engine will be
permanently damaged.

checking and Filling Fuel

1. Visually check the fuel level. A fuel
level from about 1 inch under the fill
neck or higher is full.
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.
2. To fill the Fuel Tank, first wipe off the
Fuel Tank Cap and the surrounding
area.
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