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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.1).
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.1).
For detailed information in this connection, consult the
engine use and maintenance manual which accompanies
the machine. To change engine oil, first of all remove the
oil cap (ref.1), to help oil flow out. Insert the rubber pipe
(rif.2) through the frame hole (ref.3) Unscrew the cap on
the rubber pipe (rif.4) and make flow out the oil. It is
recommended to drain the oil when it is still warm
enought 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.5)
- Wash the oil filter cartridge with fuel.
6.4 C
HANGING
FUEL
FILTER
This operation is carried out following the steps below:
- empty completely the fuel tank.
- remove the girdles (ref.6).
- remove the old cartridge (ref.7) and position the new
one.
- for reassembly repeat the operations in reverse order.
When the cartridge has been replaced, the fuel feed
system must be bled following the operations described
in Paragraph 6.4.1 "first starting".
