Chicago Electric 65588 - Manual (Page 9)

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checking and Filling Fuel
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.
To fill the fuel Tank, first wipe off the
1.
Fuel Tank Cap and the surrounding
area.
Unscrew, and remove the Fuel Tank
2.
Cap. Remove the Strainer.
Check the fuel level by peering into
3.
the tank. If the fuel level is well below
the top of the tank, the fuel should be
topped off before using.
Mix fuel stabilizer (not included) with
4.
89+ octane unleaded gasoline ac-
cording to fuel stabilizer directions.
Fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch
5.
under the fill neck (fuel should barely
cover bottom of the Strainer).
Replace the Strainer and Fuel Tank
6.
Cap.
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.
Before starting the engine:
Inspect the equipment and a.
engine.
Fill the engine with the prop- b.
er amount and type of fuel
and oil.
read the equipment opera- c.
tion section that follows.
Unplug all loads from the Gas Gen- 1.
erator before starting to prevent per-
manent damage to any appliances,
tools, or equipment.
Figure 3
Fuel Cock (3)
Recoil Starter Handle (4)
2. Turn the engine Fuel Cock (3) full
clockwise to its “OPEN” position.
See Figure 3.
Open Fuel Tank Air Vent (located on 3.
top of Fuel Cap) to full counterclock-
wise position.
Turn the Engine Switch (on the Con-
4.
trol Panel) to its “ON” position, and
the Economy Switch to it’s “OFF”
position.