3. Preparation before use
3.1. Positioning the generating set for operation
Choose a site that is clean, well ventilated and sheltered from bad weather.
Place the generating set on a flat, horizontal surface which is firm enough to prevent the set sinking down (under no circumstances
should the set tilt in any direction by more than 10°).
Store the additional supplies of oil and fuel within close proximity, whilst maintaining a certain distance for safety.
3.2. Earthing the generating set
Generating sets produce electric current while they are in operation: risk of
electrocution.
The generating set must be earthed every time it is used.
Danger
To earth the generating set: fit a 10 mm
2
copper wire to the generating set's earth connection and to a galvanised steel earthing rod set
1 meter into the ground.
This also dissipates the static electricity that builds up in electrical machines.
3.3. Checking the oil level
Before starting the generating set, always check the engine oil level.
Use a funnel to top up with the recommended oil
(cf. Specifications section)
to the upper limit on the dipstick.
Important
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Remove the dipstick/filler plug (diag. C - no. 2) by unscrewing it, and wipe the dipstick.
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Insert the dipstick into the filler neck (diag. C - no. 3) without screwing it in.
Note: A second plug (diag. C - no. 4), black and without a dipstick, is available if necessary on the other side of the engine.
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Check the level and top up if necessary.
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Screw the dipstick/filler plug (diag. C - no. 2) fully back into the filler neck (diag. C - no. 3).
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Check that there are no leaks.
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Wipe off excess oil with a clean cloth.
3.4. Checking the fuel level
The fuel fill must be performed with the engine off, and in line with the safety
instructions
(see Filling with fuel section)
.
Danger
Visually check the level of fuel. If necessary, fill with fuel:
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Unscrew the fuel tank cap (diag. A – no. 2).
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Fill the fuel tank (diag. A - no. 1) using a funnel, taking care not to spill any fuel.
Use only clean fuel, free from water.
Do not overfill the tank (there should not be any fuel in the filler neck).
After filling, always ensure that the filler cap is properly tightened.
If any fuel has been spilt, make sure that it has dried and that any vapours have cleared before starting up the
generating set.
Important
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Screw the fuel filler cap back onto the fuel tank.
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