Grounding; Operating Instructions; Starting The Engine; Checking And Filling Engine Oil - Chicago Electric 98391 Set Up, Operating, And Servicing Instructions

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3.
Install the Generator on a concrete
slab or other area where water can
not reach it.
4.
Generator placement should allow
four feet of access on all sides for
mainte nance.
5.
Place the Generator as close as pos-
sible to the electrical tools and equip-
ment be ing powered to reduce the
length of extension cords.

grounding

1.
Connect a #12 AWG grounding wire
(not included) from the Grounding
Point on the Generator to a ground-
ing rod (not included) that has been
driven at least 24 inches into the
ground. The grounding rod must be a
copper or brass rod which can ad-
equately ground the Generator. Only
a trained and licensed electrician
should perform this procedure.
2.
Electrical and other permits may be
required for the installation of emer-
gency power systems. Investigate
local building and electrical codes
before installing this unit. Installa-
tion must be completed by a licensed
contractor.
SKU 98391
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
grounding point

operating instructions

read the entire iMportant
saFetY inForMation
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.

starting the engine

inspect engine and equipment
looking for damaged, loose,
leaking 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.
1.
Open the front panel; remove the dip-
stick and wipe it off with a clean rag.
2.
Reinsert the dipstick completely and
remove it to check the oil level. The
oil level should be between the high
and low marks on the dipstick.
3.
If the oil level is below the low mark
on the dipstick add the appropriate
type of oil until the oil level is between
the high and the low marks.
oil type:
SAE 5W-40
4.
Replace the Oil Dipstick.
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