Siting The Generator
The area should be free of inflammables and hazardous materials.
The generator is placed at least 1 metre away from buildings and other facilities.
The area must be well ventilated,
The generator must be positioned with the exhaust directed towards a well ventilated
open space.
The generator must be positioned away from any type of open flame or sparks etc.
The generator must be positioned in a stable condition on a flat level surface.
The generator is not enclosed or blocked by obstructions such as pieces of wood and
cardboard etc.
Engine Control Switch
The engine control switch has a built in fuel shut OFF
valve, this enables easy starting and stopping of the
generator.
The control switch has two positions, STOP and RUN.
When finished using the generator, turn the switch to
the stop position, this not only switches the engine OFF,
but also shuts the fuel OFF.
Choke Lever
Starting the generator requires the choke lever to be
moved to the upper position (CHOKE).
When the engine has warmed up, slowly move the
lever down to the lower position (RUN).
Indicator Lamp
When the generator is running, the indicator lamp is ON (green). when the engine is
switched OFF, the indicator lamp is extinguished.
Oil Low Warning Lamp
When the oil level drops below the minimum level, the warning lamp flashes, if this should
happen, switch the generator OFF, allow five minutes to cool down and for the oil to
settle, check the oil level and top up as necessary, see maintenance, section 4.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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b
c
d
Air Filter
The air cleaner consists of three
parts, (Fig. 7).
To Clean/replace the air filter
proceed as follows.
All parts removed must be
carefully put to one side prior to
cleaning and reassembling.
Using No 2 phillips screwdriver
loosen (anticlockwise) and
remove the cover securing
screw, Fig. 7a.
Remove the air filter cover.
Withdraw filter element 1,
Fig. 7b.
Withdraw the filter cage 2,
Fig. 7c.
Withdraw filter element 3,
Fig. 7d
Wipe out the air filter housing
using a clean soft cloth and a mild household detergent solution, DO NOT use chemicals
or harsh abrasives. Ensure the housing is dried thoroughly before reassembling. Carefully
wash the filter elements in a clean detergent solution, remove excess solution and allow
to dry thoroughly. Once dry soak the elements in a mixture of 3 parts petrol to 1 part
engine oil, squeeze out the excess oil and reinstall into generator.
NOTE:
DO NOT twist the elements to remove the excess oil, just grasp and squeeze them tightly.
Spark Plug
Remove the spark plug using the plug spanner supplied, the spanner is stored in the
toolbox, underneath the generator (Fig. 8). To access the spanner, remove the securing
screw, allow the box to hinge down on the R/H side and withdraw in direction of arrow.
To remove and clean the plug, proceed as follows.
Fig. 8
Tools included are universal, consisting of, 1 box spanner (plug spanner) and 1 tommy
bar/phillips screwdriver. To use as a screwdriver, simply withdraw the tommy bar from the
box spanner and insert the keyed end into the box spanner, see Fig. 9.
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