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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

LS0310

GENERATOR

MODEL NO: FG4050ES / FG5100ES

PART NO: 8857715, 8857720

Summary of Contents for FG4050ES

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0310 GENERATOR MODEL NO FG4050ES FG5100ES PART NO 8857715 8857720 ...

Page 2: ...factory service GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase Please keep your receipt which will be required as proof of purchase This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it was intended Faulty goods should be returned to their place ...

Page 3: ...ERAL SAFETY RULES 4 SAFETY SYMBOLS 6 GENERATOR OVERVIEW 7 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 8 BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR 11 USING YOUR GENERATOR 14 MAINTENANCE 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 SPECIFICATIONS 23 EXPLODED DIAGRAM PARTS LIST 24 PARTS AND SERVICING 27 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 28 ...

Page 4: ...s ensure the generator is on a solid flat surface 3 Always ensure the surrounding area is free from any material that could burn or be damaged by heat 4 Never move or tilt the generator whilst it is switched on FIRE PREVENTION 1 Always switch the engine OFF when refuelling 2 Always refuel away from any source of heat 3 Always refuel in a well ventilated area 4 Never overfill the tank fill to the l...

Page 5: ...ids to clean the generator ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR GENERATORS 1 Always ensure the applied load does not exceed the generator rating Overloading the generator is dangerous and could cause serious damage 2 Always disconnect the generator when carrying out any maintenance 3 Always ensure the generator reaches operating speed before connecting a load 4 Never allow the generator to run out of fuel ...

Page 6: ...he user should be aware of a general hazard Dangerous voltage Flammable Hot Surface Do not touch Poisonous fumes Do not use the generator in an enclosed space Read Instruction manual before use Corrosive material Explosive risk ...

Page 7: ...ION NO DESCRIPTION 1 Fuel level gauge 9 Starting handle 2 Fuel tank cap 10 Fuel supply valve 3 Ignition panel 11 Handle 4 Control panel 12 Air Filter 5 Wheel 13 Choke lever 6 Battery 14 Muffler 7 Dipstick 15 Spark plug 8 Drain plug 16 ...

Page 8: ...ke dealer immediately The generator Spark plug box spanner Tommy bar Wheel kit FITTING THE WHEEL KIT 1 Lay the generator on it s front and attach the 2 feet to the frame using 4 x Short bolts 4 x Washers 4 x Spring washers and 4 x Nuts 2 Slide both wheels on to the axle NOTE Make sure that the valve on each wheel is on the outside 3 Secure the wheel to the axle using a split pin ...

Page 9: ...bolts 2 x Washers 2 x Spring washers and 2 x Nuts 6 Carefully place the generator onto its wheels feet FITTING THE HANDLES 1 Place thehandle into position as shown 2 Ssecure the handle using the nNut and bolt supplied Making sure that the 2 plastic washers are inserted between the handle and frame as shown ...

Page 10: ...minal on the battery as shown on the right Connect the positive wire to the positive terminal on the battery Ensure both terminals are covered by the plastic covers as shown EARTH POINT Always connect the generator to an earth point The earth terminal is shown on the right ...

Page 11: ... free from fuel or oil spillage The generator is correctly located for use See page 4 The fuel system and connectors are intact and there is no leakage NOTE Always use a funnel to fill the fuel tank so as to avoid accidental spillage of fuel If fuel is spilled it must be removed from the unit before attempting to start the engine WARNING ENSURE THERE IS ADEQUATE FUEL IN THE TANK WHEN USING THE GEN...

Page 12: ...ipstick when doing this 3 H Level L Level If the oil is below the L level on the dipstick fill the oil reservoir to the H level on the dipstick Oil capacity See Specifications on page 23 We recommend the use of SAE30 oil in this generator 4 Replace the oil filler cap WARNING TO CARRY OUT THIS CHECK PLACE THE GENERATOR ON LEVEL GROUND WITH THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF WARNING TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH ANY ...

Page 13: ...r check this filter periodically and remove any contaminants which may have accumulated 4 Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank maximum 25L watching the fuel level gauge as you do so RECOMMENDED FUEL We recommend the use of standard unleaded petrol NOTE Do not overfill the fuel tank 5 Replace the fuel filler cap securely WARNING ALWAYS REFUEL IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM ANY HEAT SOURCES WARNING...

Page 14: ...1 Remove all connections from the AC sockets 2 Set the AC circuit breaker to the off position 3 Turn on the fuel supply valve 4 If you are starting the generator cold set the choke lever to the ON position If the generator is warm skip this step ...

Page 15: ...DURE If for any reason the engine will not start using the above procedure you can start your generator manually by carrying out the following 1 Set the ignition key to the ON position 2 Pull the starting handle lightly until you start to feel resistance and then pull up sharply to start the generator 3 You may have to do this more than once WARNING ONCE THE GENERATOR HAS STARTED RELEASE THE START...

Page 16: ... following order from left to right 1 x 32amp 230v Blue 1 x 32amp 115v Large Yellow and 1 x 16amp 115v Small Yellow 1 Connect the appliance to the generator starting with the device that draws the most current 2 Select the voltage that you require using the voltage selector switch 3 Set the circuit breaker to ON ...

Page 17: ...all appliances connected to the generator 2 Set the circuit breaker to OFF 3 Turn the ignition key to the OFF position 4 Set the fuel supply valve to OFF NOTE To stop the generator in an emergency simply turn the ignition key to the off position ...

Page 18: ... quicker 4 Replace the drain plug and it ring seal 5 Fill the crankcase with engine oil to the H mark on the dipstick See page 12 6 Replace the oil filler cap dipstick ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION One of the most damaging sources of pollution is oil Do not throw away used engine oil in with your domestic trash or down drains and sinks Place it in a leak proof container and take it to your local waste ...

Page 19: ...lug 3 Remove any carbon that has accumulated around the sparkplug 4 Check the spark plug gap a it should be between 0 7 and 0 8 mm adjust if necessary 5 Check the overall condition of the spark plug and replace if necessary 6 Reinstall the spark plug and replace the spark plug cap CAUTION ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK PLUG ...

Page 20: ...ash the filter in a solution of warm water and mild detergent and rinse thoroughly Leave the filter to dry completely once it is dry immerse the filter in clean engine oil and sqeeze the filter to remove excess oil 4 Replace the filter back into its original position and replace the air filter cover CAUTION DO NOT USE THE GENERATOR WITHOUT THE AIR FILTER FITTED THIS CAN DAMAGE THE GENERATOR WARNIN...

Page 21: ... remove the valve filter and O ring 3 Wash these parts in a non inflammable solvent Make sure that the valve filter is not damaged 4 Place an approved petrol storage container under the fuel valve and set the fuel supply valve to ON The fuel in the tank will drain into the container 5 Replace the O ring and valve filter and tighten the cup as far as possible ...

Page 22: ... plugs See page 19 The generator fails to generate electricity The device you are trying to power is faulty Make sure the device you want to power is working properly The AC breaker is switched off Switch the AC breaker on The generator is difficult to start The air filter is dirty Clean the air filter See page 20 The fuel filter is dirty Clean the fuel filter See page 21 If this does not solve yo...

Page 23: ...on Start system Electric with recoil backup Fuel tank capacity L 25 25 Fuel consumption L hr 2 45 2 7 Maximum run time h 10 9 Engine oil capacity L 1 1 1 1 Guaranteed sound power LWA dB 97 97 Generator Rated Frequency Hz 50 50 Output Voltage V 115v 230v 115v 230v Rated Power kVA 4 5 Max Power kVA 4 5 5 5 Dimensions Length mm 680 680 Width mm 540 540 Height mm 510 510 Unpacked Weight kg 70 82 ...

Page 24: ...24 EXPLODED DIAGRAM PARTS LIST ...

Page 25: ...GES029 30 Gasket cylinder head cover 1 RKFGES030 31 Cylinder head cover Assy 1 RKFGES031 32 Bolt 1 RKFGES032 33 Cylinder head Assy 1 RKFGES033 34 Outlet pipe 9 4 5 160 1 RKFGES034 35 Connecting rod Assy 1 RKFGES035 36 Piston pin circlip 2 RKFGES036 37 Piston pin 1 RKFGES037 38 Piston 1 RKFGES038 39 Piston ring assy 1 RKFGES039 40 Crankshaft sets 1 RKFGES040 41 Driven gear set regulator 1 RKFGES041...

Page 26: ...S096 97 Flange bolt M8 16 4 RKFGES097 98 Tube clip 2 RKFGES098 NO DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO 99 Fuel cock 1 RKFGES099 100 Cushion 4 RKFGES100 101 Fitting brush fuel tank 4 RKFGES101 102 Washer 4 RKFGES102 103 Flange bolt M6 22 4 RKFGES103 104 Gasket fuel sensor 1 RKFGES104 105 Fuel sensor 1 RKFGES105 106 Screw M5 10 2 RKFGES106 107 Fuel filler cap 1 RKFGES107 108 Fuel tank 1 RKFGES108 109 Stripe fuel...

Page 27: ... Bolt M8 60 2 RKFGES155 156 Flat washer 6 RKFGES156 157 Screw M8 6 RKFGES157 158 Wheel axel 1 RKFGES158 159 Wheel kit Assy 1 RKFGES159 160 Underprop 2 RKFGES160 161 Bolt M8 24 2 RKFGES161 162 Handle bar 2 RKFGES162 163 Bolt M8 40 2 RKFGES163 164 Cable starting motor 1 RKFGES164 165 Relay start up 1 RKFGES165 166 Starting motor Assy 1 RKFGES166 167 Bolt M8 35 2 RKFGES167 168 Battery 1 RKFGES168 NO ...

Page 28: ...28 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FG4050ES ...

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