Chicago Electric 94191, Assembly And Operation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...or no engine oil Running the Engine with low or no oil will permanently damage the unit 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com To prevent serious injury read and understand all warnings and instructions before use Copyright 2006 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced ...

Page 2: ...m for this generator s engine is warranted for standards set by the U S Environmental Protection Agency and by the California Air Resources Board also known as CARB For warranty information refer to the back two pages of this manual SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly oper ating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures parts list and as...

Page 3: ... may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times 5 Proper footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations 6 Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Always wear ANSI approved safety impact goggles when using this product ANSI approved hearing protection must also be used TOOL USE AND CARE Do not force the tool...

Page 4: ...low or no oil will permanently damage the unit Maintain labels and nameplates on the Generator 2 These carry important infor mation If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement Make sure the Generator is located on a flat level sturdy surface capable of 3 supporting the weight of the Generator and any additional tools and equip ment Industrial applications must follow OS...

Page 5: ...ces of ignition around 5 the Generator Keep grounded conductive objects such as tools away from exposed live 6 electrical parts and connections to avoid sparking or arcing These events could ignite fumes or vapors Do not refill the Fuel Tank while the Engine is running or while the Engine is 7 still hot Do not operate the Generator with known leaks in the fuel system Use only Engine manufacturer r...

Page 6: ... water or on wet or soggy ground Do not touch electrically energized parts of the Generator and interconnect 5 ing cables or conductors with any part of the body or with any non insulated conductive object Connect the Generator only to a load or electrical system 120 volt 240 volt 6 or 12 volt that is compatible with the electrical characteristics and rated ca pacities of the Generator Be sure the...

Page 7: ...iting the line voltage drop to five volts at 150 of the rated amperes MISC PRECAUTIONS WARNING 1 People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before using this product Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pace maker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker WARNING 2 The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible ...

Page 8: ...ATTERY GUARD PLATE 44 FACTORY PRE INSTALLED BATTERY TRAY 48 FACTORY PRE INSTALLED BATTERY 45 Not included BATTERY BRACKET 47 BOLT W LOCK WASHER 46 FIGURE B 1 Remove the packing from the Battery 45 Then locate the factory pre installed Battery Guard Plate 44 and Battery Tray 48 beneath the Control Panel 4 of the Generator unit See Figure B previous page Slide the Battery 45 into the Battery Guard P...

Page 9: ...nerator General Location It is recommended to locate the Generator outdoors only where cooling air is 1 readily available Locate the Generator so that the air inlets and outlets are not blocked by obstructions such as bushes trees or snow drifts Locating it in the path of heavy winds or snowdrifts may require the placement of a barrier for protection The air inlet on Air Filter Cover 18a in normal...

Page 10: ...gure C CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Engine Ignition 2 1 Starts and stops the Gasoline Engine To start the Engine using power from the Battery 45 insert the Ignition Key 65 and turn the Engine Ignition to its START position To start the Engine manually using the Starter Rope 40A and Starter Handle 41A insert the Ignition Key and turn the Engine Ignition to its RUN position Then pull briskly on the Starte...

Page 11: ...AC Circuit Breaker 3 6 The 240 Volt AC Outlet has two Circuit Break ers to protect the Generator from overloading Should the Circuit Breakers trip unplug all electrical loads from the Generator Allow the Circuit Breakers to cool down Then push the 240 volt Circuit Breakers See Figure D 12V DC Terminal 7 7 Supplies voltage to 12 volt DC appliances such as radios emergency lights etc To power a 12 v...

Page 12: ...oad to the generator See Figure D Power On Light 10 9 Indicates voltage is being provided by the Generator See Figure D PRE START INSTRUCTIONS To Add Engine Oil CAUTION 1 Your warranty is voided if you do not put engine oil in the Engine s crankcase prior to its first use Before each use check the oil level Never run the Engine with low or no engine oil Running the engine with low or no oil will p...

Page 13: ... sure to check the Fuel Filter 32 for excessive dirt and debris If necessary remove the Fuel Filter and clean with compressed air See Figure E OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Check to make sure the Engine Ignition 2 is in its 1 OFF position See Figure D CAUTION 2 Make sure to unplug any load from the Generator before starting to prevent permanent damage to any appliances tools or equipment CAUTION Engine o...

Page 14: ...t the Engine manually using the Starter Handle 41A and Starter Rope 3 40A insert the Ignition Key 65 and turn the Engine Ignition 2 to its RUN po sition Grasp the Starter Handle 41A on the Starter Rope 40A and pull slowly until resistance is felt Allow the Rope to rewind slowly Then pull the Handle with a rapid full arm stroke Allow the Rope to rewind slowly If necessary repeat this procedure unti...

Page 15: ...t Most resistant loads will be listed in wattage Always power the largest electric motor first Then plug in other appliances tools 7 and equipment one at a time Connect inductive load appliances tools and equipment first Inductive loads a consist of small hand tools and some small appliances Connect the items that require the most wattage first Connect any lights next b Voltage sensitive appliance...

Page 16: ...e If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use Do not use damaged equipment Generator maintenance 3 Keep the Generator clean and dry at all times a The Generator should not be operated or stored in locations that include exces b sive moisture dust flammable or corrosive vapors If these substances are on the Generator clean with a cloth or soft brush Do not us...

Page 17: ... weight oil To fill the Engine crankcase with new oil unscrew and remove the Oil Dipstick 65A Pour engine oil into the Dipstick Hole until the level of oil is even with the top edge of the Dipstick Hole Make sure to screw the Oil Dipstick 65A firmly back into its Dipstick Hole Also make sure to dispose of the old oil according to local waste disposal requirements See Figure G AIR FILTER COVER 18A ...

Page 18: ... accessory Spark Plug Wrench Kit 86A to remove the old Spark Plug Install a new Spark Plug Then replace the Spark Plug Wire See Figure H FUEL FILTER 32 FUEL TANK CAP 34 FUEL TANK 31 FIGURE I d Daily Inspect the Fuel Filter 32 To do so remove the Fuel Tank Cap 34 Remove the Fuel Filter from the Fuel Tank 31 If necessary use compressed air to remove any dirt and debris from the Fuel Filter Then repl...

Page 19: ...Y REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KINDTOTHE BUYERTHAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISKS AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR R...

Page 20: ...Page 20 SKU 94191 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PARTS LIST GENERATOR ...

Page 21: ...Page 21 SKU 94191 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM GENERATOR ...

Page 22: ...ring 1 35A Bolt 1 36A Spark Plug Wire 1 37A Ignition Coil 1 38A Nut Special 14mm 1 39A Starter Ratchet Spring 2 40A Starter Rope 1 41A Starter Handle 1 42A Starter Case Assembly 1 43A Spiral Spring 1 Part Description Qty 44A Starter Wheel 1 45A Circlip 1 46A Starter Ratchet 2 47A Friction Plate Screw 1 48A Cover 1 49A Starter Pulley 1 50A Cooling Fan 1 51A Flywheel Magneto 1 52A Cylinder Block 1 5...

Page 23: ...64A 63A 62A 61A 60A 59A 58A 43A 44A 45A 46A 47A 48A 49A 50A 51A 84A 52A 42A 41A 40A 39A 38A 37A 36A 18A 19A 20A 17A 16A 15A 83A 54A 53A 55A 56A 57A 34A 35A 74A 75A 76A 77A 81A 82A 80A 79A 78A 1A 14A 85A 21A 13A 22A 23A 24A 25A 26A 27A 28A 29A 30A 31A 32A 33A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A 10A 11A 12A 86A Spark Plug Wrench Kit Not Shown ...

Page 24: ...r unapproved modifications You are responsible for shipping your engine to a HFT warranty station as soon as a problem exists Contact the HFT Customer Service department at the number below to make shipping arrangements The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you shou...

Page 25: ...anted part unless performed by an authorized warranty center c failure to follow recommendations on fuel use contained in the Owner s Manual d improper or inadequate maintenance of any war ranted parts e repairs performed outside of the authorized war ranty service dealers f alterations by changing adding to or removing parts from the engine 5 Service and Maintenance Component parts which are not ...

Page 26: ...Page 26 SKU 94191 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 REV 07c 07h Electrical Diagram Please note All electrical work should be performed by a qualified service technician ...