Chicago Electric 42727 - Manual (Page 6)

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
ENGINE FUEL: Use Unleaded Fuel - ONLY!
ENGINE OIL: Refer to the Engine related
documentation.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE:
Refer to the documentation supplied regarding the
engine for all engine maintenance issues.
GENERATOR CLEANING
CAUTION!: ALWAYS SHUT OFF THE
GENERATOR AND ALLOW THE GENERATOR
TO COMPLETELY COOL BEFORE
PERFORMING CLEANING OPERATIONS.
WARNING! DO NOT USE HIGH PRESSURE
WATER OR A GARDEN HOSE TO CLEAN
YOUR GENERATOR. WATER INTRODUCED
INTO THE GENERATOR CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL
SHORTS, GENERATOR DAMAGE OR PERSONAL
INJURY.
 Compressed air (max. 25 psi) may be used to blow
loose dirt and dust from your generator. DO NOT
DIRECT COMPRESSED AIR DIRECTLY INTO ANY
OPENING IN THE GENERATOR OR ENGINE.
 Use a dampened cloth to wipe clean exterior
surfaces.
 Use a soft bristle brush to clean/ loosen heavy dirt, oil
or grease deposits.
 NEVER insert rags, tools or any device into the
generator or engine openings.
GENERAL STORAGE GUIDELINES
WARNING: GASOLINE FUMES ARE
FLAMMABLE.
DO NOT STORE YOUR
GENSET IN ANY AREA THAT IS INDOORS OR
IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. GASOLINE FUMES
CAN IGNITE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANY OPEN
FLAME, PILOT LIGHT, CLOTHES DRYER, WATER
HEATER, ETC.
 Your generator should be started and operated for
several minutes at least every 30 days.
 If the generator cannot be operated every 30 days,
follow the storage recommendations within the engine
documentation.
 NOTE: A fuel shut-off valve is positioned at the base
of the fuel tank. The valve should be closed during
storage periods.
GENERAL BATTERY INSTALLATION
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE
THE GENERATOR WITHOUT THE BATTERY
INSTALLED UNLESS BOTH THE RED(+) AND
BLACK(-) CABLE ENDS ARE COMPLETELY
INSULATED OR THE CABLES ARE REMOVED
ENTIRELY.
BATTERY SPECIFICATION: 145 CCA; INTERSTATE
BATTERY
 Model SP-18 or Equivalent
With reference to the diagram below and to the safety
guidelines that must be respected for handling batteries,
install the battery as follows:
1. Place the battery into the battery tray.
2. Place the battery hold down bar (oriented as shown)
on top of the battery.
3. Install qty (2) battery hold down bolts and washers as
shown.
NOTE: Some versions require lock washers and nuts
on lower side of battery tray.
4. Gently and evenly tighten the battery hold down bolts.
Do not crush and or deform the battery case in the
tightening process.
5. Insure that the engine key switch is in the “off”
position.
6. Connect the red (+) cable to the battery (+) terminal
using the supplied bolt, washers and nut. Tighten the
bolt.
7. Connect the black (-) cable to the battery (-) terminal
using the supplied bolt, washers and nut. Tighten the
bolt.
Battery Installation Diagram