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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Change The Engine Oil (every 30 hours of use).
1. Remove the maintenance panel A.
2. Turn the oil filler cap counter clockwise and remove from the oil tank.
3. Fit the oil drain tube in its place pour the oil out of the oil into a suitable container.
4. Fill the oil reservoir to the max level with fresh oil, we recommend the use of
SAE15W-30 oil.
5. Replace the oil filler cap and maintenance panel.
Check The Air Filter (every 50 hours of use)
1. Remove the maintenance panel A.
2. Remove the air filter cover screws .
3. Remove the air filter cover.
4. Remove the air filter element.
5. If the air filter is damaged contact your local distributor to purchase a replace-
ment, If the filter is dirty wash the filter in a solution of warm water and mild deter-
gent and rinse thoroughly, leave the filter to drive completely, once dried immerse
the filter in clean engine oil and squeeze the filter to remove excess oil - filter
should only be damp with oil.
6. Put the filter back into its original position and replace the air filter cover etc.
Check The Spark Plug (every 50 hours of use).
1. Remove the top maintenance panel B.
2. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
3. Use the supplied spark plug spanner to remove the spark plug.
4. Check for discoloration and remove any carbon build up.
5. Check the spark plug gap, it should be between 0.6 and 0.7mm, Adjust if neces-
sary.
6. Check the overall condition of the plug and replace if damaged.
7. Reinstall the plug, spark plug cap and maintenance panel.
Check The Fuel Tank Filter (periodically).
Just under the fuel cap is a fuel filter, check this filter periodically and remove any
contaminants which may have accumulated.
Caution:
Always turn off the generator and allow to fully cool before
carrying out any maintenance procedures.
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Note:
Allow the engine to run with no load applied for a few minutes to
allow the engine to come up to running temperature.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS….cont
Note:
When the generator is first started, the overload indicator may light
up for a few seconds - This is normal.
Economy Switch:
When the economy control switch is turned on, the engine speed varies according to
the load connected to the generator. This results in decreased fuel costs and less
noise.
When the economy switch is turned off, the engine runs at 5500 rpm regardless of the
load connected.
Caution:
The economy control does not work effectively if the con-
nected load requires ‘bursts’ of power. The economy control should be
turned off when connecting high load appliances, or when connecting
to the DC output.
Indication Lights:
Pilot:
The pilot light (green) will be on, and remain on during normal operation.
Overload Indicator:
The overload indicator (red) will light if there is an overload or a short circuit in the con-
nected appliance. If this happens, proceed as follows:
1.
Turn off any connected devices and stop the engine.
2.
Reduce the total wattage of devices to within the rated output of the generator
Overload
Pilot
Low Oil