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6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 P
REAMBLE
Any maintenance operation on
the generator must be carried out with the engine off
and leaving it to cool down sufficiently, and must
only be carried out by authorised and suitably trained
personnel.
Carefully read paragraph 1.5 in the manual (General
danger informations). Periodically check the
electrical safety devices such as the emergency
button, the earthing system, etc.
Before of any operation of
maintenance, to extinguish the generator group
removing the key of lighting from the electric picture.
It is recommended to scrupulously follow the instructions
in the manual provided by the engine manufacturer with
each generator. It is important to regularly inspect and
carry out maintenance on the generator. The frequency
of maintenance should be decided on the basis of the
number of hours of operation.
6.2 O
RDINARY
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE
The periodic maintenance operations to be carried out
on the engine are indicated in the table at point 6.9. For
more detailed information consult the manual provided
by the engine manufacturer with each generator.
Daily check the oil level with the
graduated dipstick (ref. 3).
The oil level must always be between the MAX and
MIN notches on the dipstick.
6.3 E
NGINE
OIL
CHANGE
See the specific engine handbook.
Use diesel engine oil.
Top-up and fill through the hole indicated in ref.2.
For detailed information in this connection, consult the
engine use and maintenance manual which accompanies
the machine. To change the oil in the oil sump, first
remove the dipstick (ref.3), that it serves for facilitating
the extraction oil. If the generator is equipped with pomp
extraction oil, act on the special pomp of extraction, and
connect a pipe on the special muff to facilitate its
harvest, or disconnect oil pipe (ref.5), insert in the hole
"OIL DRAIN" (ref.6) and make to flow out the oil to a
suitable container. It is recommended to drain the oil
when it is still sufficiently warm to flow easily.
Dispose of the used oil in an
appropriate manner, since it is a polluting product.
Take the used engine oil to special collection centres
for disposal.
Protect hands from contact with
oil by wearing gloves. In the event of accidental
contact with engine oil, thoroughly wash the affected
part with soap and water.
- During oil top-up and refuelling, respect the
maximum level indication. An excessive quantity of
engine oil may cause damage to the engine.
6.3.1 C
HANGING
OIL
FILTER
-Unscrew the oil filter and remove it (ref.1)
-Screw in the new filter after cleaning the rubber seal and
seating surface and ensure it is in perfect condition.
6.4 C
HANGING
FUEL
FILTER
- Unscrew the fuel filter and remove it (ref.4)
- screw in the new filter after cleaning the rubber seal
and seating surface and ensure it is in perfect condition.
- Clean the combustible circuit.
6.4.1 S
YSTEM
BLEEDING
The presence of air bubbles in the fuel system is caused
by irregular functioning of the engine or the incapacity to
reach the nominal number of revolutions. Air might enter