Starting The Engine; Checking And Filling Engine Oil; Checking And Filling Fuel - Chicago Electric 97906 Set Up, Operating, And Servicing Instructions

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circuit
protectors
power
dc (59a)
Switch (52a)
ac (53a)
12v Battery
dipstick
charging
(48)
Socket (57a)

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.
1.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it off
with a clean rag.
2.
Reinsert the dipstick completely and
remove it to check the oil level. The
SKU 97906
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
ac
pilot
outlets
Lamp
(54a)
(56a)
oil drain
plug
voltmeter
grounding
(58a)
point (55a)
oil level should be between the high
and low marks on the dipstick.
3.
If the oil level is below the low mark
add the appropriate type of oil until
the oil level is between the high and
the low marks.
oil type:
32° F or above = SAE 10W30
Below 32° F = SAE 5W30
4.
Replace the Oil Dipstick.
caution! Do not run the engine with too
little or too much oil. The engine will
be permanently damaged.

checking and Filling Fuel

1.
Check the fuel level on the built-in
fuel gauge (if available).
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.
3.
Unscrew, and remove the Fuel Tank
Cap.
4.
Mix fuel stabilizer (not included) with
89 octane (or better) unleaded gaso-
line according to fuel stabilizer direc-
tions.
5.
Fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch
under the neck of the gasoline tank
with the stabilized unleaded gasoline
mixture.
6.
Then replace the Fuel Tank Cap.
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