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GENERATOR USER
MANUAL
Model Numbers
39461 42723
39982 42724
39984 42725
40423 42726
40814 42727
40827 42728
MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER
Enter the Model and Serial numbers of your generator in
the spaces provided below. Retain these numbers for
future reference. The Model and Serial numbers are
located on the generator data plate on the alternator
case or generator frame, along with other important
information.
Model Number
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LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY STATEMENT Harbor Freight Tools makes every effort to assure that it's Chicago Electric products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the following periods (from the date of purchase): For 1 year: All generator components. Note: If this product is used by a professional contractor, we warrant that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a p
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Contents LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY STATEMENT .................................................................................................2 SECTION 1........................................................................................................................................................4 GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................4 SAFETY RULES..........................
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SECTION 1 SERVICE OR REPAIR THIS GENERATOR UNLESS FULLY GENERAL INFORMATION QUALIFIED TO DO SO. This manual is provided for you so that your DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENERATOR generator may be properly, safely and effectively IF THE AMBIENT TEMPATURE EXCEEDS 104ºF/40ºC. applied and operated. Please read and understand all aspects of this manual before operating your generator set. Please also read and understand the SAFETY RULES documentation supplied with this genera
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WARNING: WEAR EYE PROTECTION, could damage your generator and potentially lead to RUBBER APRON AND RUBBER GLOVES fires. WHEN WORKING AROUND A BATTERY OR Never touch a receptacle or bare wire. Electrocution PERFORMING BATTERY SERVICE. BATTERY FLUID or shock could result. IS AN EXTREMELY CAUSTIC SULFURIC ACID, Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT are EXPLOSIVE. Handle gasoline with extreme PERMIT THE BATTERY FLUID TO COME IN care. Failur
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE GENERAL BATTERY INSTALLATION ENGINE FUEL: Use Unleaded Fuel - ONLY! WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE GENERATOR WITHOUT THE BATTERY ENGINE OIL: Refer to the Engine related INSTALLED UNLESS BOTH THE RED(+) AND documentation. BLACK(-) CABLE ENDS ARE COMPLETELY INSULATED OR THE CABLES ARE REMOVED ENGINE MAINTENANCE: ENTIRELY. Refer to the documentation supplied regarding the engine for all engine maintenance issues. BATTERY SPECIFICATION: 145 CCA; INTERSTA
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GENERATOR DESIGNED ELECTRICAL LOADS AND GUIDELINES PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES This electrical generator is designed to produce electrical Your generator set is designed to power electrical energy for the purpose of powering lights, power tools, apparatuses within the electrical power output limitations appliances and motor loads within the intended design of the generator. Please note that any generator overload constraints of the generator. The generator is designed to can cause ser
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RECEPTACLE DETAILS The following receptacle details are to aid in identifying mating plugs. Use this chart and compare to your genset to determine which receptacle(s) you have. Note the NEMA configuration and use this to purchase the correct mating plug. NEMA 5-20R NEMA L5-30R NEMA L6-30R NEMA L6-20R 125V - 20A 125V - 30A 250V - 30A 250V - 20A NEMA 14-50R NEMA L14-20R NEMA L14-30R 125/250V - 50A 125/250V - 20A 125/250V - 30A LOADING YOUR GENERATOR SET With r
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SECTION 2 40814/42723/42724 GENERATOR PARTS AND PART LISTS Frame and Parts list for SKU # 40814/42723/42724 9
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SECTION 3 39461/39982/40423/42725/42726/42727/39984/40827/42728 GENERATOR PARTS AND PART LIST Frame and Parts list for SKU # 39461/39982/40423/ 42725/42726/42727/39984/40827/ 42728 For Items 9, 12, and 13 please refer to Section 2 of this manual. 14
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