Altrad Belle GPX 2700, Operator'S Manual

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PRE-OPERATION
• Check your generator before use and IMMEDIATELY replace any damaged parts.
• Place the generator on
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rm level ground with the engine switched OFF .
• Check the engine oil level, low oil levels will result in the engine not starting.
• Check the fuel level.
• Check the electrical installation according to the usage.
• Check the earth cable. Replace
IMMEDIATELY if damaged.
• This equipment is likely to emit a Sound Power Level (LWA) of up to 96dB(A). Wear appropriate ear defenders.
• Your Altrad Belle generator comes preset and
NO adjustment is necessary.
• Be aware of how to stop the generator by use of the ignition switch.
Refer to the engine and alternator manuals provided for full pre-operation check.
STOPPING
• Switch OFF the loads.
• Switch OFF the engine.
• Turn the fuel tap to the CLOSED position.
STARTING - HONDA GX200 / GX270
• Switch OFF all electrical appliances connected to the generator.
• Remove all objects placed on, or within one metre of the generator.
• Open the fuel tap by moving the fuel ON / OFF lever fully to the right.
• If starting the engine from cold, set the choke ON by moving the choke lever
fully to the left. If restarting a warm engine, the choke is usually not required,
however, if the engine has cooled to a degree, partial choke may be required.
• Turn the engine ON / OFF switch clockwise to the ‘I’ position.
• Set the throttle to the idle position by moving the throttle lever fully to the right.
• Taking a
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rm hold of the control handle with one hand, grasp the recoil starter
handle with the other. Pull the recoil starter until engine resistance is felt, then let
starter return.
• Taking care not to pull the starter’s rope fully out, pull the starter handle briskly.
• Repeat until the engine
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res.
• Once the engine
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res gradually set the choke lever to the OFF position by moving
it to the right.
• If the engine fails to
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re after several attempts, follow the Troubleshooting Guide.
• To stop the engine, set the throttle to idle and turn the engine ON / OFF switch anticlockwise to the ‘0’ position.
• Turn the fuel OFF .
• Select required voltage.
Your Altrad Belle generator is now ready for operation.
TREAT THE ELECTRICITY PRODUCED BY THIS GENERATOR AS YOU WOULD MAINS ELECTRICITY.
Operating Instructions
GB
The engine running speed is pre-set by the manufacturer and must not be adjusted.
CAUTION
The engine speed governs the frequency of the electric supplied (50Hz in U.K.). If the speed is inadvertently disturbed the generator
must immediately be stopped and not used until reset.
Damage to electrical appliances can occur if they are supplied with the wrong electrical frequency.
Before you operate or carry out any maintenance on this machine YOU MUST READ and STUDY
this manual.
WARNING
Throttle Lever
Choke Lever
Fuel ON/OFF
Lever.