3.
PREPARATION FOR STARTING
3.1 Selection and using of the fuel
Selection of fuel
Only use the light diesel, which is most suitable for the engine.
Keep dust and water out of the fuel
When filling the fuel tank from drums, make sure that no dust or water is mixed
in the fuel. Otherwise the serious fuel injection pump and nozzle problems will
result.
Do not overfill
Overfilling is very dangerous. Do not fill the tank beyond the top of the red plug
inside the fuel filter.
WARNING
WARNING
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is ref-
ueled or where the fuel stored.
Do not overfill the tank, make sure the filler cap is securely closed after
refueling.
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. If any fuel is spilled, make sure
the area is dry before starting the engine
Always check the oil level with the generator set on a level surface before
staring and refill if necessary.
The engine may be damaged if operated with insufficient oil, it is also
dangerous to refill too engine oil as sudden increase in engine speed may be
caused by its combustion.
3.2 Check and refill the oil
CAUTION:
KIPOR KDE series generator set are equipped with low oil alarm system. This
system will stop the engine automatically when the oil level falls below the lower
level. This prevents accidents such as bearing seizures, etc.
9. LONG-TERM STORAGE
Do the following preparations for long-term
storage:
1.Run the generator for 3 minutes and then
stop.
2.If the generator is still hot after stop
running, please drain out the original oil and
fill in fresh oil.
3.Screw off the bolt of cylinder cover, fill in
2CC oil and tighten the bolt.
4.Clean the generator and store it in dry
area.
Drain oil bolt
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