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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

LS1011

720W PORTABLE GENERATOR

MODEL NO: G720

PART NO: 8857800

Summary of Contents for G720

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS1011 720W PORTABLE GENERATOR MODEL NO G720 PART NO 8857800 ...

Page 2: ...iod of 12 months from the date of purchase Please keep your receipt which will be required as proof of purchase This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it was intended Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase no product can be returned to us without prior permission This guarantee does...

Page 3: ...r generators 5 SAFETY SYMBOLS 6 GENERATOR OVERVIEW 7 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 8 BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR 8 Earth Connector 8 Adding the fuel oil mixture 9 USING YOUR GENERATOR 10 Starting the engine 10 Shutting down the generator 11 Voltmeter 12 MAINTENANCE 14 the spark plugs every 50 hours of use 14 the air filter every 150 hours of use 15 the fuel filter every 150 hours of use 16 TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 4: ...least 1 m 3 ft from walls or other equipment or the engine may overheat 2 Always ensure the generator is on a solid flat surface 3 Always ensure the surrounding area is free from any material that could burn or be damaged by heat 4 Never move or tilt the generator whilst it is switched on FIRE PREVENTION 1 Always switch the engine OFF when refuelling 2 Always refuel in a well ventilated area 3 Nev...

Page 5: ...er use water or any other liquids to clean the generator 4 Make sure you ground earth the generator ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR GENERATORS 1 Always ensure the applied load does not exceed the generator rating Overloading the generator is dangerous and could cause serious damage 2 Always disconnect the generator when carrying out any maintenance 3 Always ensure the generator reaches operating speed...

Page 6: ...nal com or Service clarkeinternational com SAFETY SYMBOLS Caution The user should be aware of a general hazard Dangerous Voltage Flammable Hot Surface Do not touch Poisonous fumes Do not use the generator in an enclosed space Read Instruction manual before use ...

Page 7: ...international com GENERATOR OVERVIEW NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION 1 Fuel cap 8 AC circuit breaker reset button 2 Carry handle 9 AC socket 3 Engine switch 10 DC socket reset button 4 Fuel valve 11 Spark plug cover 5 Starting handle 12 Spark plug 6 Choke 13 Voltmeter 7 Maintenance panel ...

Page 8: ... or oil spillage The generator is correctly positioned for use See page 4 The fuel system and connectors are intact and there is no leakage NOTE Always use a funnel to fill the fuel tank so as to avoid accidental spillage of fuel If fuel is spilled it must be cleaned up before attempting to start the engine EARTH CONNECTOR Always connect the generator to an earth point The earth terminal is shown ...

Page 9: ...asure the required amount of oil Add 0 02L of oil to every litre of fuel IMPORTANT Only use approved two stroke engine oil standard engine oil is not suitable Replace the lid on the container hold ing the petrol oil mixture and shake the container to mix the contents 4 Slowly pour the mixture into the fuel tank maximum 4 2L Do not overfill the fuel tank 5 Replace the fuel cap securely WARNING FUEL...

Page 10: ...kets 2 Turn fuel valve to the ON position 3 Set the choke lever to the I position all the way to the left 4 Set the engine switch to the I ON position 5 Hold the generator handle firmly and pull the starting handle lightly until you start to feel resistance and then pull up sharply to start the engine NOTE You may have to do this more than once WARNING ONCE THE GENERATOR HAS STARTED RELEASE THE ST...

Page 11: ... warmed up return the choke lever to the run position all the way to the right SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR To stop the generator in an emergency simply set the engine switch to 0 OFF position 1 Turn off and disconnect any electric devices 2 Set the engine switch to the 0 OFF position 3 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position ...

Page 12: ...tage may drop if you place a heavy or highly resistive load on the generator CAUTION MAKE SURE THAT THE APPLIANCE BEING CONNECTED IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER IF IT BEGINS TO ACT ABNORMALLY OR STOPS SUDDENLY DISCONNECT IT FROM THE GENERATOR CAUTION MAKE SURE THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RATED LOAD FOR THE GENERATOR CAUTION ANY DEVICE WHICH CONTAINS AN INDUCTIVE LOAD E G DEVICES THAT CONTA...

Page 13: ...sitive terminal and the black wire to the negative terminal of the battery 3 Connect the battery charging leads to the DC Socket The battery will begin to charge 4 Monitor the voltage across the battery regularly during charging and disconnect the battery when the voltage reaches 14 4 volts DC OVER LOAD PROTECTOR If the DC overload protector activates 1 Disconnect the battery charging leads and wa...

Page 14: ...plug 3 Check for discoloration and use a wire brush to remove any carbon build up 4 Check the spark plug gap a with a feeler gauge it should be between 0 6 and 0 7 mm Adjust if necessary 5 Check the overall condition of the spark plug and replace if damaged NOTE Spark plugs are available from Clarke Spare Parts department 020 8988 7400 6 Reinstall the spark plug and replace the spark plug cap CAUT...

Page 15: ...h it in a solution of warm water and mild detergent 5 Rinse thoroughly and leave it to dry once it is completely dry immerse the filter in clean engine oil and sqeeze the filter to remove excess oil If the air filter is damaged contact Clarke spare parts department for a replacement 6 Replace the filter into its original position and replace and secure the maintenance panel WARNING DO NOT USE FLAM...

Page 16: ...Just inside the fuel tank is a fuel filter check this filter periodically and remove any contaminants which may have accumulated 1 Remove the fuel cap from the generator 2 Lift out the fuel filter 3 Clean the filter with solvent If the filter is damaged contact Clarke spare parts department for a replacement 4 Replace the filter and fuel cap ...

Page 17: ...et the engine switch to on No fuel Add more fuel see page 9 Spark plug not working correctly Change the spark plug see page 14 The generator fails to generate electricity The device you are trying to power is faulty Make sure the device you want to power is working properly AC supply only The AC Circuit Breaker has activated Remove the appliance immediately wait for a 2 3 minutes and press the AC ...

Page 18: ...nt cm3 63 Ignition type Recoil Fuel tank capacity L 4 2 Maximum run time h 6 5 hours 75 Load Guaranteed sound power level LWA dB 91 Sound pressure level LpA dB 69 5 Generator Rated Frequency Hz 50 Rated AC Voltage V 230 Rated Power W 650 Max Power W 720 Rated DC Voltage V 12 Rated DC Current A 5 3 Dimensions Length mm 380 Width mm 312 Height mm 319 Weight kg 17 ...

Page 19: ...19 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com EXPLODED DIAGRAM PARTS LIST ...

Page 20: ...37 Clamp RKG72037 38 Spring Washer RKG72038 39 Cross Head Bolt RKG72039 40 Flywheel RKG72040 41 Flange Nut RKG72041 42 Recoil Starter Assembly RKG72042 43 Intake Valve Gasket RKG72043 44 Intake Valve Assembly RKG72044 45 Flange Bolt RKG72045 46 Stub Am RKG72046 47 Intake Gasket RKG72047 48 Carburetor RKG72048 49 Carburetor Gasket B RKG72049 50 Carburetor Gasket A RKG72050 51 Supporting Plate RKG72...

Page 21: ...21 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

Page 22: ...22 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

Page 23: ...power for computers etc Eco throttle for more greater fuel efficiency 12V Battery charging facility Low oil alert and overload shutdown IG2200 2200W Maximum output Inverter technology for clean stable power for computers etc Eco throttle for more greater fuel efficiency 12V Battery charging facility Low oil alert and overload shutdown For futher information on these or any of our products contact ...

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