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DC POWER

For charging car batteries only

1. Start the generator, See page 11.

2. Connect the battery charging 

leads to the generator.

3. Connect the battery charging 

leads to the battery.

• Clamp the red wire to the 

positive (+) terminal and the 
black wire to the negative (-) 
terminal of the battery. Do not 
reverse these positions.

DC OVER LOAD PROTECTOR

If the DC overload protector 
activates, wait for a few minutes and 
then press the reset button shown on 
the right.

CAUTION: MAKE CONNECTIONS TO THE BATTERY AFTER STARTING THE 
ENGINE.

WARNING: TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF CREATING A SPARK NEAR THE 
BATTERY, CONNECT THE CABLE TO THE GENERATOR FIRST AND THEN TO 
THE BATTERY. DISCONNECT FROM THE BATTERY FIRST.

WARNING: AFTER YOU HAVE CHARGED THE BATTERY, ALWAYS 
DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE LEAD FIRST.

Summary of Contents for G950

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0609 900W PORTABLE GENERATOR MODEL NO G950 PART NO 8010105 ...

Page 2: ...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 of purchase no product can be returned to us without prior permission This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights PARTS AND SERVIC...

Page 3: ... 6 GENERATOR OVERVIEW 7 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 8 BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR 8 Earth point 8 Checking the engine oil level 9 Checking the fuel level 10 USING YOUR GENERATOR 11 Starting the engine 11 Connecting electrical devices 13 Shutting down the generator 15 MAINTENANCE 16 Changing the engine oil 16 Changing the spark plugs 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 SPECIFICATIONS 19 EXPLODED DIAGRAM PARTS LIST 20 ...

Page 4: ...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 in a well ventilated area 3 Never refuel while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame 4 Never overfill the tank fill to the level spec...

Page 5: ...ator 4 Make sure you ground earth 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 generato...

Page 6: ...SYMBOLS Caution The 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 ...

Page 7: ...OFF Switch 2 Fuel Cap 10 Earthing Point 3 Fuel Valve Knob 11 AC Socket 4 Starting Handle 12 DC Socket 5 Right Side Maintenance Cover 13 DC Circuit Breaker 6 Left Side Maintenance Cover 14 Overload Indicator 7 Exhaust 15 Engine Speed Adjustment DO NOT ADJUST THIS 8 Choke 16 Muffler ...

Page 8: ...e using your generator check that The generator is in good condition and free from any damage The generator is clean and 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 cleaned ...

Page 9: ...move it again Do not screw in the oil filler cap dipstick when doing this 4 If the oil is below the Min level on the dipstick add oil to the oil reservoir Oil Capacity See Specifications on page 19 We recommend the use of SAE30 oil in this generator Do not tilt the generator when adding engine oil This could result in overfilling and damage to the engine 5 Replace the oil filler cap WARNING TO CAR...

Page 10: ...L Your generator has been designed to use regular unleaded gasoline with a octane number of 86 or higher WARNING FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS WARNING SEE GENERAL SAFETY RULES ON PAGE 4 AND READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE REFUELING WARNING DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FUEL FILTER OR IT MAY OVERFLOW WHEN THE FUEL HEATS UP AND EXPANDS WARNING WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL IMMEDIATELY WARNING AFTE...

Page 11: ...GINE 1 Remove all connections from the AC sockets 2 Hold the fuel tank cap so that it will not move and turn the air vent knob counterclockwise to open the fuel tank air vent 3 Turn fuel valve to the ON position 4 Set the engine switch to ON ...

Page 12: ...n pull up sharply to start the engine NOTE You may have to do this more than once NOTE When you first start the generator the overload indicator may light up for a few seconds this is normal If the overload indicator is still lit after 5 seconds stop the engine and contact your Clarke dealer 7 Once the engine has warmed up push the choke all the way in WARNING ONCE THE GENERATOR HAS STARTED RELEAS...

Page 13: ...nnect the appliance to the generator CAUTION MAKE SURE THAT THE APPLIANCE BEING CONNECTED IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER IF IT BEGINS TO ACT ABNORMALLY OR STOPS SUDDENLY DISCONNECT IT FROM THE GENERATOR CAUTION MAKE SURE THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RATED LOAD FOR THE GENERATOR CAUTION ANY DEVICE WHICH CONTAINS AN INDUCTIVE LOAD E G DEVICES THAT CONTAIN A MOTOR MAY REQUIRE MORE CURRENT ON S...

Page 14: ...Do not reverse these positions DC OVER LOAD PROTECTOR If the DC overload protector activates wait for a few minutes and then press the reset button shown on the right CAUTION MAKE CONNECTIONS TO THE BATTERY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF CREATING A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY CONNECT THE CABLE TO THE GENERATOR FIRST AND THEN TO THE BATTERY DISCONNECT FROM THE BATTERY FI...

Page 15: ...ngine switch to OFF NOTE Turn off any electric devices NOTE Set the economy control switch to the 0 OFF position 1 Disconnect any electric devices 2 Turn the fuel valve knob to OFF 3 Turn the air vent knob clockwise until it is finger tight 4 Set the engine switch to the 0 OFF position ...

Page 16: ...y See Specifications on page 19 We recommend the use of SAE30 oil in this generator 6 Replace the oil filler cap and maintenance panel 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 disposal site Replace the filter ...

Page 17: ... remove the spark plug 4 Check for discoloration and remove any carbon build up 5 Check the spark plug gap a it should be between 0 6 and 0 7 mm adjust if necessary 6 Check the overall condition of the spark plug and replace if damaged 7 Reinstall the spark plug and replace the spark plug cap CAUTION ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK PLUG ...

Page 18: ...rectly Change the spark plugs See page 17 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 overload indicator is on Remove the appliance immediately do not connect any appliance that requires more than 900W dc supply only The DC Overload protector has activated Press the reset button See page 14 ...

Page 19: ... Fuel tank capacity L 5 Maximum run time h 8 5 Engine oil capacity L 0 37 Guaranteed sound power LWA dB 92 Generator Rated Frequency Hz 50 Rated AC Voltage V 230 Rated Power W 800 Max Power W 900 Rated DC Voltage V 12 Rated DC Current A 5 Dimensions Length mm 476 Width mm 324 Height mm 418 Unpacked Weight kg 28 ...

Page 20: ...20 EXPLODED DIAGRAM PARTS LIST ...

Page 21: ... RKG950020 21 Air cleaner case RKG950021 22 Carburetor RKG950022 23 Fuel pipe RKG950023 24 Fuel tank RKG950024 25 Fuel filter RKG950025 26 Fuel tank cover RKG950026 27 small hull A RKG950027 28 left hull RKG950028 29 Muffler wind leader RKG950029 30 Muffler gasket RKG950030 31 Muffler RKG950031 32 Ingiter RKG950032 33 Right hull RKG950033 34 Small hull B RKG950034 35 Shockproof feet RKG950035 36 p...

Page 22: ...22 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

Page 23: ...23 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

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