Truper 15345, Manual

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Minimum
Maximum
C
A B
E
E
F
G
H
Air filter
ENGLISH
Maintenance
• Check the air filter to assure is in good conditions.
Remember, a dirty filter could cause start up issues, loss
of performance and shorten the useful life of the motor.
• Remove the air filter cover releasing the locks (
A
).
• Wash the filter with a hot water and detergent solution.
allow the filter to dry completely.
• Soak the filter in clean SAE-20 motor oil. Squeeze until
eliminating the excessive oil. The motor might release
smoke during start up if there is too much oil in the filter.
• Install the filter in its container and set the cover back in
place.
Never use gasoline to clean the air filter.
It could cause a fire or explosion. Never start the
generator with no air filter in place. The motor wears out
faster.
Air Filter
• The fuel filter stops water and dust present in the fuel
tank, get inside the carburetor. If the motor has not
been started after a long period of time, the sediment
container needs to be cleaned:
• With the motor OFF and ambient temperature, close
the fuel tap (
E
).
• Remove the sediment container ( F ). Clean the interior
together with the filter (
G
).
• Leave the filter and container drying completely.
• Verify the washer (
H
) is in good conditions. Set the
sediment container and fuel filter back in place.
Fuel Filter
Oil Change
• The oil drain cap is set under the motor ( B ).
• Set an adequate container under the generator to get
the oil. Remove the drain cap and then, the tank cap
(
C
). Once the oil is drained, set back the drain cap.
• Clean any spills or splashes.
• Fill up the tank with SAE-10W-30 oil.
• Check oil level setting the oil tank cap without screwing
it. Oil level shall be between the minimum and
maximum level in the oil measuring rod. Make sure the
level is not exceeding the maximum mark. Tighten the
tank cap when the level is adequate.
• Start the motor and leave it running briefly. Stop the
motor. Wait one minute and check the oil level again.
Refill if necessary.
• For no reason at all pour used oil in the drain! Take
the used oil to a recycling unit.
CAUTION