Valsi GT140MG2200RV Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual Download

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SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

MAINTENANCE

ATTENTION: Disconnect all plugs from the panel, and
the cable of the spark plug if the motor is of electrical
starting, before any inspection for maintenance.
Before each use, review the general conditions for the
generator, review that all the pieces are complete, review
if there are damaged cables or some other condition that
can affect that the generator operates on safe way. If a
strange noise is listened to or some abnormal vibration,
turn off the generator immediately. Be sure to fix the
problem before giving the generator more use. Do not
use the equipment damaged.
Periodically inspect all the screws and bolts to check
they are in place and tight.
Keep this equipment in a clean and dry place.
For the best maintenance of the engine and any other
problem, read the engine owner’s manual.
After the engine has become cool, remove the excessive
gasoline and store it in a container, safe and approved
for that purpose.
After the first 20 hours of use of the generator drain and
replace the oil of the engine, after that the oil must be
changed every 100 working hours

HEAT SHIELD:

Inspect to ensure that all heat shields and heat deflectors
are intact and in place. Removing of these parts could
cause serious damage to the unit.

STARTING THE UNIT

PRE-START PREPARATION

WARNING

WARNING:

This generator must not be

operated without heat shield installed in
factory. Failure to comply may cause the
fuel tank to overheat an result in personal

injury from fire.

WARNING

WARNING:

Gasoline is very dangerous.

Serious injury or death may result from fire
caused by gasoline contacting hot surfaces.
1. Do not fill the fuel tank with the engine

running.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 2 minutes before
filling the tank.
3. Do not spill fuel while refilling tank.
4. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
5. Follow all the instructions and warnings in the
engine manual.

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Before starting the generator, check for loose or missing
parts and for any damage which may have occurred
during shipment.

Check the oil level and fuel.
Disconnect all electrical loads from the unit.
Open fuel shut off valve.
Adjust choke as necessary.
Set the engine switch to the “ON” position.
Pull on the starter rope with fast steady pull. As the
engine warms up, readjust the choke. On electrical start
models, turn the key switch to “START”. Release key
switch after the engine start.

DANGER

• Provide adequate ventilation for toxic exhaust

gases and cooling air flow.

• Do not start or run the generator in an enclosed

area, even if doors or windows are open.

• Engines operation produces carbon monoxide, an

odorless, colorless, poison gas.

• Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting

or death.

CAUTION

Allow generator to run at no load for five
minutes after each initial start-up to permit
engine and generator to stabilize.

CAUTION

When applying a load, do not exceed the

maximum wattage rating of the generator when

using one or more receptacles. Also, do not
exceed the amperage rating of any receptacle.

CAUTION

Do not apply a heavy electrical load during
start period (the first two to three hours of
operation).

APPLYING LOAD

SHUTTING THE GENERATOR OFF

INITIAL START PROCEDURE

This unit has been pretested and adjusted to handle its
full  capacity.  When  starting  the  generator,  disconnect
all loads. Apply load only after the generator is running.
Voltage  is  regulated  via  the  engine  speed  adjusted
al  the  factory  for  correct  output.  Readjusting  will  void
warranty.

Remove entire electrical load.
Let the engine run for a few minutes with no load.
Move the engine switch to the “OFF” position.(turn the
key switch to “OFF” on the electrical start models).
Do not leave the generator until it has been completely
stopped.
Close the fuel shut off valve if the engine is to be put in
storage or transported.
If cover is used, do not install it untill the generator is
cool.