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Inverter technology
(including Smart Throttle System)
This generator has been developed with inverter technology
providing regulated, clean and “pure” electricity for a
continuous uninterrupted stable power supply.
Inverter technology provides confidence as a power source
for camping applications, out door lights, sound systems,
televisions, microwaves and power tools.
This particular inverter generator has been fitted with
the Smart Throttle System. The Smart Throttle System
automatically reduces the generators engine speed when
no load and low load is connected or loads are turned off.
When appliances are reconnected or turned on the engine
adjusts to the correct speed to power the electrical load.
The Smart Throttle System is designed to minimise the fuel
consumption, reduce emissions as well as reduce the noise
levels when no load or low loads are applied to the generator.
The Smart Throttle System is only operational on AC items
(refer to page 13
AC Applications
for further information).
Preparing the generator
It is important to check the generator before you commence
operating the unit.
IMPORTANT.
Ensure that the engine has oil. When leaving
the factory, this generator has NO OIL in the engine.
Note.
The engine will not start if the generator has no oil.
Checking the engine oil
The motor of this generator is not filled with oil.
Prior to starting the generator ensure the crank case is filled
to the top of the neck (refer to Fig. B) with either SAE30
(single viscosity) or 10W30 (multi viscosity) 4 stroke oil.
This Generator is fitted with a low oil alert indicator (12). The
low oil alert indicator will glow when the generator requires
oil to be topped up. If the oil is not topped up the generator
will automatically cut out to protect the motor from running
without oil and ceasing up. The generator will not restart
until the oil has been installed.
Note.
The Low Oil indicator will only operate for a few
seconds before the motor shuts down
1. Before checking or refilling oil,
be sure the generator is put
on a stable and level surface,
ensuring the engine has been
switched OFF.
2. Remove the oil filler cap (19)
by rotating the cap anti-
clockwise and inspect to see
the oil level (Fig. A).
3. If the oil level is below the top
of the oil tank housing neck
refill with either SAE30 (single
viscosity) or 10W30 (multi
viscosity) 4 stroke all the way
to the top of the oil tank neck
(refer to the
‘
Engine oil filling/
replacement
’
section of this
instruction manual) (Fig. B).
Note.
Completely remove the oil filler cap (19) when checking
oil level. The oil cap is not required for checking oil level.
4. If the oil is contaminated or has discoloured, ensure you
change the oil. Refer to the
‘Engine oil replacement’
section for instructions.
Checking the engine fuel
1. Make sure the generator is turned off, by rotating the
engine switch (7) to the ‘off’ position (Fig. C).
2. Check the fuel by a visual check. Remove the fuel cap
and fuel filter screen reviewing the fuel level (Fig. D).
A
Oil Filler Cap
Low Oil Level
Full Oil Level
B
C
D
