Craftsman CMXGIAC2200, Instruction Manual

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Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 7
Remove Contents from Carton
1. Open carton completely by cutting each corner
from top to bottom.
2. Remove and verify carton contents prior to assem-
bly. Carton contents should contain the following:
Accessories
3. Call Customer Service at 1-888-331-4569 with the
unit model and serial number for any missing car-
ton contents.
4. Record model, serial number, and date of purchase
on front cover of this manual.
Add Engine Oil
CAUTION:
Engine damage. Verify proper type
and quantity of engine oil prior to starting
engine. Failure to do so could result in engine
damage. (000135)
NOTE:
The generator is shipped without oil in the engine.
Add oil slowly and verify oil level often during filling process
to ensure overfilling does not occur.
See Fig. F , Fig. G and Fig. H .
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Remove screws and side cover.
Fig. F
3. Clean area around oil fill and oil drain plug.
4. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
Fig. G
5. Insert funnel into oil fill opening. Add recom-
mended engine oil as necessary. Climate deter-
mines proper engine oil viscosity. See chart to select
correct viscosity.
NOTE:
Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for engine break-
in before using synthetic oil.
.
6. To check oil level, remove funnel and insert dipstick
into oil filler neck.
Fig. H
7. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is within safe
operating range.
NOTE:
Verify oil level often during filling process to ensure
overfilling does not occur.
8. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
9. Replace side cover and screws.
Fuel
DANGER:
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors
are extremely flammable and explosive. Add
fuel in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and
spark away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury. (000105)
Item Qty.
Inverter Generator 1
Owner’s Manual 1
Engine Oil 1
Oil Funnel 1
DC Charging Cable 1
Tool Kit 1
Product Registration Card 3
Service Warranty 1
Emissions Warranty 1
002542
002404
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
000399
001792