Ferm FGG-800, Original Instructions Manual, Page: 6 / 36

Ferm 6
GB
For general use you can use 2-stroke oil.
Filling up the tank
• Use petrol mixture only
• Remove any powercords
• Turn power switches off
• Do not overfill – leave air gap at top of fuel
level
• Always screw down fuel cap
• Clean up any spilled fuel
• Do not smoke while operating the generator
Always use caution!
Starting the generator
Fig. 1 + 3 + 4
1. Turn on fuel tap (8).
2. Turn on engine switch (5).
3. Move choke lever (6) to closed position
(to restart a warm engine, leave the choke
lever in open or half-open position).
4. Pull slowly on the starter cord until it
engages, then pull sharply to start the
engine (7).
5. Allow the engine to run until it warms up,
and then move the choke lever to the open
position (6).
Using the AC Output (230 V)
• Start the generator.
• Plug in the electrical appliance plug.
Stopping the generator
Fig. 1 + 4
1. Unplug all cords (5)
2. Turn engine switch to “OFF” (5)
3. Turn off fuel tap (8)
4. Service & maintenance
Periodic maintenance
Daily (pre-operation check)
• Check fuel hose for cracks or other
damage. Replace if necessary.
• Check exhaust-system for leakage.
Retighten or replace gasket if necessary.
• Check choke operation.
• Check recoil starter operation.
3 Months or 50 hrs
• Check condition of spark plug. Adjust gap
and clean. Replace if necessary.
6 Months or 100 hrs
• Clean fuel tap and fuel tank filter. Replace if
necessary.
• Check fittings and fasteners. Replace if
necessary.
12 Months or 300 hrs
• Contact a specialized service centre to
check the valve clearance.
• Check the fan of the cooling system for
damage.
Spark plug inspection
Fig. 2
• Disconnect the spark plug cap, and remove
any dirt from around the spark plug area.
• Remove spark plug (10) with the plug
spanner supplied.
• Inspect the spark plug. It should be a tan
colour.
• Measure the gap (distance contact point)
with a suitable gauge. The gap should be
0,7 - 0,8 mm. Correct the gap, if necessary,
by carefully bending the side electrode.
• Replace the spark plug if the electrodes
are worn, or if the insulator is cracked or
chipped.
• Install the spark plug carefully, by hand, to
avoid cross-threading.
• Place the spark plug with correct torque: 20
Nm.
• Attach the spark plug cap.
Exhaust screen
• Wait for exhaust to cool.
• Exhaust screen may be blocked up with
carbon deposits.
• Undo the screw cap and remove the
exhaust screen.
• Clean the screen with a wire brush and refit.
• Replace exhaust screen if damaged.
Air filter cleaning
• Remove the air filter cover (9).
• Remove filter element and wash well in
solvent.
• Pour a small amount of oil onto the filter
element and gently squeeze out any excess
oil.
• Replace the filter element and air filter
cover.