Chicago Electric 90300 manual

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    GENERA T OR 9 HP R OBIN ® ELECTRIC ST AR T Model 90300 OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS ® 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camar illo , CA 93011 Visit our W eb site at: http://www .harborfreight.com Cop yr ight © 2003 b y Harbor F reight T ools ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or an y ar twork contained herein may be reproduced in an y shape [...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Item Description Electrical Requirements 5400 W att Surge P ower 5 Min. Output @ 4400 W atts / Continuous Running Output 3600 W atts 15 AMPs @ 120V / 15 AMPs @ 240V 60 Hz Output 120V Dual Outlet: 15 AMP , 3 Prong Grounded 120/240V Outlet: 15 Amp, 4 Prong T[...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W ARNING! READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTR UCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shoc k, fire, and/or serious injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and d[...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 4 7. Do not e xpose g enerator s to rain or wet conditions. W ater enter ing a generator will increase the risk of electr ic shoc k . 8. Do not ab use P ower Cords. Ne ver use a P o wer Cor d to carry a n y tool or pull the Plug fr om an outlet. Keep P ower Cords awa y fr om heat, [...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 5 19. Disconnect the negative battery cab le fr om the batter y and remo ve the Ignition Ke y bef ore making any adjustments, c hanging accessories, or storing the g enerator . Such pre v entiv e saf ety measures reduce the r isk of starting the generator accidentally . 20. Store i[...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 6 2. Use e y e and hearing pr otection. Wear ANSI approved saf ety impact ey e goggles and hearing protection when using this product. ANSI approved safety impact eye goggles and hearing protectors are av ailab le from Harbor Freight T ools . 3. Dress safely . Do not w ear loose cl[...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 7 man ual cannot cover all possib le conditions and situations that ma y occur . The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, b ut must be supplied by the oper ator . Installation Precautions: 1. W ARNING! Bef ore u[...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 8 11. For trailer installation, the Generator should be mounted on the center point of the tr ailer , ov er the wheels. 12. Install sound- and weatherproofing only while it is not raining or snowing to avoid tr apping moisture within the G ener ator’ s enclosure. Fire And Explosi[...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 9 2. Check f or damaged par t s . Bef ore using the Generator , any par t that appears damaged should be carefully chec ked to determine that it will operate proper ly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment and binding of mo ving par ts, an y broken parts or mountin[...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 10 Electrical Precautions: 1. All connections and conduits from the Generator to the load must only be installed by trained and licensed electricians, and in compliance with all rele v ant local, state , and f ederal electrical codes and standards, and other regulations where appli[...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 11 INST ALLA TION 1. NO TE: Prior to po wer ing tools and equipment, mak e sure the Generator’ s r ated voltage, wattage, and amperage capacity (120V/ 15 AMPs and 240V/ 15 AMPs) is adequate to supply all electr ical loads that the unit will po we r . If po we ring exceeds the Gen[...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 12 GENERAL LOCA TION 1. It is recommended to locate and install the Generator in a protected outdoor area where cooling air is readily a vailab le (see pre vious warning section) . 2. Install the Gener ator so that the air inlets and outlets are not bloc ked b y obstructions such a[...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 13 OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS NO TE: F or additional references to the par ts listed in the f ollowing pages , refer to the Assembly Diagram on page 19. T o Install A Batter y: 1. NO TE: The Generator requires the installation of a 12 v olt battery (not included). The battery must be[...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 14 Pre-Start Checks: 1. NO TE: During operation, it may be necessar y to ref er to the Engine man uf acturer’ s Operation, Maintenance , and P ar ts manual (included) f or detailed inf or mation about star ting, running, and stopping the Engine . 2. Chec k to make sure the Engine[...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 15 T o Star t The Generator: 1. T ur n the Fuel V alv e (31) to its v er tical “OPEN” position. (See Figure F .) 2. Mov e the Engine’ s Chok e all the way to the left to its “ST ART” position. (See Figure F .) 3. T urn the Engine’ s “ON/OFF” s witch to its “ ON”[...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 16 P o wering T ools And Equipment: 1. Prior to powe r ing tools and equipment, make sure the Gener ator’ s rated v oltage , wattage , and amperage capacity (120V/ 15 AMP and 240V/ 15 AMP) is adequate to supply all electrical loads that the unit will pow er. If pow er ing e xceed[...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 17 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. NO TE: Prev entativ e maintenance procedures and frequency will var y depending on the amount of Generator use. Ref er to the Engine manuf acturer’ s Oper ation, Maintenance, and P a r ts manual (included) for detailed info rmation rega[...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 18 REV 06/04; 12/04; 01/05 P ARTS LIST WIRING DIA GRAM[...]

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    SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 19 ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 22 21 20 19 23 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 7 6 5 8 4 3 2 1 40 43 45 44 42 41 39 46 47 48 3 8 37 36 35 34 NO TE: Some par ts are listed and sho wn f or illustration pur poses only , and are not a v ailable individually as replacem[...]