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Summary of Contents for LGY20i

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Page 2: ...or transporting and storage 11 Additional safety instructions 11 Safety instructions for charging 12 V DC lead acid batteries 13 Personal precautions 13 Before using the product 14 Checking the generator and pack contents 14 Preparing to charge a battery 14 Charging location 14 Filling the engine with oil 15 Filling the fuel tank 16 Earthing the generator 17 Engine oil alert system 17 Using the ge...

Page 3: ...anging the oil 21 Cleaning the air filter 22 Spark plug 22 Cleaning 23 Storage and transport 23 Troubleshooting 24 Technical specifications 25 Noise emmissions 25 Recycling 26 Disposal of the packaging 26 Disposing of old appliances 26 EC Declaration of Conformity 27 ...

Page 4: ... and features 1 Fuel cap vent lever 2 Fuel cap 3 Control panel 4 ON OFF switch 5 Starter coil 6 Maintenance cover 7 Choke 8 Carry handle 9 Exhaust 10 Air outlet 11 Rubber feet 12 Air inlet 13 Spark plug maintenance cover 1 2 3 9 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 10 ...

Page 5: ...ger socket 15 DC Circuit breaker reset switch 16 230 V 50 Hz Output socket 2x 17 Earth terminal 18 Output indicator 19 Overload alert 20 Engine oil alert 21 Oil inlet cap with dipstick 22 Air filter cover 23 Spark plug cap 14 16 18 19 20 17 15 21 22 23 27 ...

Page 6: ...for the stated purpose If the generator is passed on to a third party please provide all documents to the third party together with the generator Keep the operating instructions safe for future reference 24 Spark plug wrench 25 Oil refill container 26 Open end spanner 27 Screwdriver 27 26 24 25 Explanation of symbols The following symbols and signal words are used in this user manual on the screwd...

Page 7: ...ee chapter EC Declaration of Conformity Products labelled with this symbol meet all applicable provisions of the European Economic Area Read the user manual 12 month warranty WARNING Risk of burns WARNING Read the operating instructions WARNING Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning Do not refill the fuel tank while the engine is running WARNING Outdoor use only do not use indoors or in enclosed spaces...

Page 8: ...may not be used for any other purpose It is designed for DIY use only and is not suitable for commercial or heavy duty use such use may damage your generator and invalidate your warranty Neither the manufacturer nor the retailer can accept any responsibility for injury loss or damage caused by misuse of this generator of any kind Examples of misuse are given in the following non exhaustive list Us...

Page 9: ...ing them at a safe distance from the generator 2 Fuel is combustible and easily ignited Do not refuel during operation Do not refuel while smoking or near naked flames Do not spill fuel 3 Some parts of the internal combustion engine are hot and may cause burns Pay attention to the warnings on the generator 4 Engine exhaust gases are toxic Do not operate the generating set indoors Electrical safety...

Page 10: ...e only extension cables that are approved for outdoor use WARNING Comply with all applicable electrical safety regulations in force in the location where the generator is used WARNING The generator is designed for powering small electrical appliances only Do not connect the generator to any existing electrical installation or distribution network Before start up 1 Safe operation requires sufficien...

Page 11: ... in the Maintenance schedule contained in the maintenance section of this manual Instructions for transporting and storage The generator may only be transported or stored according the instructions contained in the Transport and Storage sections of this instruction manual Additional safety instructions 1 WARNING The exhaust gases produced by the generator are toxic Never use the generator indoors ...

Page 12: ...nnected is in good condition 7 Lay extension cables and the mains cable of the connected electrical equipment so that they do not pose a tripping hazard 8 Never touch the generator or electrical equipment when your hands are wet 9 Do not use the cable of the connected electrical equipment to pull the plug out of the socket Instead always grip the plug firmly 10 Never operate the generator in rainy...

Page 13: ...the car battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery Review cautionary markings on these products and on the engine Personal precautions a Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery b Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touching eyes while working near batte...

Page 14: ...attery from the vehicle b Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated c Clean the battery terminals Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes d Study the battery manufacturer s specific precautions and follow these e Determine voltage of battery by referring to your car s owner s manual and make sure that it matches the rating of the generator Charging locatio...

Page 15: ...e limit However it is advisable to visually inspect the oil level regularly NOTICE Material required 2 PH Screwdriver Engine oil Petroluem spirit Clean cloth Place the generator on a flat level surface Unscrew and remove the maintenance cover 6 using a 2 PH screwdriver Remove any debris from around the oil inlet area using a clean cloth In summer use type SAE 15W40 and in winter use type SAE10W30 ...

Page 16: ...tenance cover Ensure that the oil is level between the LOW L and HIGH H marks LOW L HIGH H Do not exceed the maximum capacity Refer to the fuel level indicator fitted in the fuel filter see arrow Filling the fuel tank NOTICE Use clean fresh unleaded petrol min 91 RON Petrol with up to 10 ethanol content may be used but do not use E85 high ethanol fuels Do not mix the fuel with oil Never fill the t...

Page 17: ...generator s engine oil alert system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase Before the oil falls below a safe limit the engine oil alert system with shut the engine off The engine oil alert light 20 will light red when the engine oil alert system shuts off the motor If this occurs add engine oil as described in the chapter Filling the engine wi...

Page 18: ...ket WARNING NEVER let live clamps touch each other Sparks created by contact of live DC clamps can pose a risk of explosions or fire Slide the choke lever to the RUN position once the engine has warmed up Carefully pull the starter coil 5 until it engages and then abruptly pull the starter coil Repeat as necessary until the engine starts 5 ...

Page 19: ...ve type batteries only The no load voltage is 15 30V To avoid sparks only connect as follows The 12V DC socket is fitted with a circuit breaker If the breaker trips unplug the DC cable and press the DC Circuit breaker reset switch 230V AC Sockets The generator is equipped with two AC sockets Connect your electrical equipment to the socket and use it in the normal way WARNING The rated power of the...

Page 20: ...all appliances and switch the generator OFF before making adjustments or carrying out maintenance work For long service life petrol engine powered generators require regular maintenance Major repair work may only be carried out by qualified personnel In case of doubt consult a mechanic Follow the maintenance chart below Component Frequency Before each use First month or 20 hours Every 3 months or ...

Page 21: ... 2 Fuel line Check Every 2 years Replace if necessary 2 Combustion chamber Clean Every 300 hours 2 Changing the oil CAUTION Switch the engine and the fuel cap vent switch OFF before draining the oil Open the maintenance cover 6 and remove the oil inlet cap 21 Drain the old engine oil into a suitable container For best results drain the oil while the engine is still warm Refill the generator with t...

Page 22: ...nd dirt drawn throught the carburettor and into the motor can cause irrepairable damage NOTICE Spark plug Check the air filter regularly and ensure it is kept clean and in good condition Press the latch on the air filter cover B to remove it Subsequently remove the air filter C Clean or replace the air filter as necessary B C Remove the spark plug maintenance cover 13 and subsequently the spark pl...

Page 23: ...to remove accumulated dirt or residue Storage and transport Allow the generator to cool down completely before storage Turn the ON OFF switch to the OFF position Turn the fuel cap vent lever to the OFF position Store or transport the generator upright in its normal operating position Long term storage Ensure the storage area is free of excess humidity and dust Drain the fuel from the fuel tank int...

Page 24: ... is no power from the 12V DC socket DC circuit breaker reset button activated Push the DC circuit breaker reset button Troubleshooting Turn the ON OFF switch to the OFF position tighten the carburettor drain screw and replace the spark plug cap Change the engine oil as described above Remove the spark plug and pour a tablespoon of clean engine oil into the cylinder Pull the ignition coil 3 4 times...

Page 25: ...phase Engine LYGI105F Single cylinder air cooled 4 stroke OHV Displacement 105 cc Compression ration 8 5 1 Ignition system T C I Spark plug A7RTC Starting system Recoil Fuel consumption 420 g kW h Lubrication oil Winter SAE 10W30 Summer SAE 15W40 Fuel tank capacity 4 l Continous operating hours 3 5 Technical specifications Noise emmissions LwA 93 4 dB A K 1 97 dB LpA 79 2 dB A K 2 dB ...

Page 26: ...uthorised collecting point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment Owing to potentially hazardous substances that are frequently contained in waste electronic equipment incorrect handling of waste equipment may have a negative impact on the environment and on the health of human beings By disposing of this product correctly you are also contributing towards an efficient use ...

Page 27: ...EC Declaration of Conformity 27 EC Declaration of Conformity ...

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