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USER MANUAL
5.0kW Diesel Generator
JEFGENDIE50ELK
USER MANUAL
5.0kW Diesel Generator
JEFGENDIE50ELK
8. Maintenance
Daily
24 Hours Usage
100 Hours Usage
300 Hours Usage
1000 Hours Usage
Check and refill fuel
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Check and refill lube oil
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Check for oil leakage
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Check and tighten each
engine part
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Tighten headbolts
Change lube oil
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1st time
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2nd time and thereafter
Clean oil filter
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Clean
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Replace
Replace air cleaner
element
Service more frequently when used in dusty areas
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Replace
Clean fuel filter
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Replace
Check fuel injection nozzle
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Clean
Check fuel pipe
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Replace if necessary
Adjust valve clearance for
intake and exhaust valves
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(1st time)
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Check the battery
electrolyte levels
Monthly
Key:
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Indicates simple/quick check
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Indicates special tools and skills required
The chart below indicates the maintenance checks you should make on your generator parts and the frequency that
these checks should generally be carried out.
Note:
You can contact your nearest Jefferson dealer for help and
advice and a full list of replacement parts.
Check
Frequency
Notes:
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Changing engine oil:
Remove the oil filler cap and drain plug. Drain the used oil while the engine is still warm.
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Changing the air cleaner element:
Do not wash the air cleaner element with detergent. Never start the engine
without the element, or with a defective element.
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Cleaning and replacing the fuel filter:
(1) Drain the fuel oil from the fuel tank; (2) Loosen the small screws of the
fuel cock and pull out the filter from the fuel tank. Wash the filter thoroughly with diesel.
9. Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Action
Engine won't start
Not enough fuel oil
Add fuel - see section "4. Checking Generator Prior to
Use"
Fuel nozzle cannot inject fuel or there is not
enough fuel
Repair the fuel injector
The speed control lever is not in the "Run"
position
Move the lever to the "Run" position
Lubricant oil level is too low
Check that the oil level is topped up and sits between the
upper and lower level markers
Not enough speed or force used on the
starter/recoil handle
See section "5. Starting the Generator"
The fuel nozzle is blocked or dirty
Clean tthe fuel nozzle
Generator fault
Circuit breaker is not closed
Turn the circuit breaker to the "On" position
Poor or faulty socket connection
Adjust the socket feet
The rated generator speed cannot be obtained
Adjust to rated speed
Carbon brush is faulty or worn
Replace the carbon brush
AVR is depreciated
Replace the AVR
10. Technical Specification
