5. OPERATION
4. PREPARATION
4.1. UNPACKING
Remove generator from packaging and inspect for any shortages or damage. If anything appears to be missing or damaged, contact
your Sealey dealer.
WARNING! Before use, ensure you read, understand and comply
with the safety instructions in this document. Ensure you
understand the application and limitations fully, as well as the
potential hazards of the generator.
WARNING! Never connect the generating set earth lead to pipes.
Pipes may carry inflammable substances such as gas or
domestic fuel and there is a risk of fire or explosion in the event of
a short circuit.
WARNING! Never run the engine without an air filter fitted.
PRE START-UP OF THE GENERATOR
Check the air filter element to ensure it is clean and in good
condition, clean or replace as necessary (see section 6.2).
5.1. FILLING WITH FUEL/OIL MIXTURE
WARNING! NEVER refuel when the engine is running or when the
engine is hot. Allow time to cool down
WARNING! Petrol is highly flammable and petrol vapour is
explosive.
5.1.1. Ensure the generator set is on a flat horizontal surface strong enough
to prevent it from sinking.
5.1.2. If earthing the generator, connect one end of the earth lead to the
chassis earthing terminal (fig.1) and the other to a low impedance
earthing spike
.
5.1.3. Ensure all electrical loads are disconnected.
5.1.4. Prepare fuel/oil mixture by mixing at a ratio of 50:1 = fuel:oil.
5.1.5. Remove the fuel tank filler cap, check the level of the fuel and refill with
the recommended fuel if necessary.
5.1.6. Do not over-fill the fuel tank, always leave room for the fuel to expand.
5.2. STARTING THE GENERATOR
WARNING! The output sockets will be live once the engine has
started.
5.2.1. Ensure you have performed all actions in 5.1 above.
5.2.2. Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position (fig.2).
Note: If starting a warm engine or when the ambient temperature
is high, move the choke control to the OPEN position.
5.2.3. Press the fuel primer bulb 10 times to fill the carburettor. The bulb is to
be found on the underside of the carburettor body (fig.3).
5.2.4. Set the On/Off Switch to the I position (fig.4).
Note: Ensure there is sufficient free space behind to prevent personal
injury when pulling the pull start.
5.2.5. Grasp the pull start handle (fig.2) and pull slowly until some
resistance is felt. Let it rewind slowly, then pull with a rapid full arm
stroke. Let the pull start return slowly.
5.2.6. When engine starts, move the choke lever to half choke position until
engine runs smoothly and then to the OPEN position.
5.2.7. If engine fails to start, repeat the procedure from 5.2.5. If it still will not
start, refer to ’Trouble-Shooting’ section. If necessary contact your
authorised Sealey service agent.
5.3. USING THE GENERATOR
WARNING! Do not exceed the wattage capacity of the generator.
5.3.1. Allow the engine to warm up (approximately 3 minutes).
5.3.2. Connect the equipment to the generator socket.
5.3.3. Always observe the safety instructions for the equipment being used.
5.3.4. Carry out the following checks whilst the generator is in use:
Is there any vibration or abnormal noise?
Is there any backfiring or is the engine not running smoothly?
What colour is the exhaust gas? (Is it black or too white.)
5.3.5. If you notice any of the above points stop the generator (paragraph 5.5)
and contact your local Sealey dealer.
5.4.
Overload Indicator Light (fig.5)
5.4.1. The overload indicator light will show steady red if the generator is
overloaded (in excess of 1000W) or the connected appliance is short -
circuited
.
5.4.2. The light will stay lit for about 4 seconds
,
after which time the generator
output will be disconnected.
5.4.3. The overload indicator light will then flash red until the generator is
switched off.
5.5.
TO STOP THE GENERATOR
5.5.1. Disconnect the electrical load.
5.5.2. Allow the engine to run unloaded for 1 - 2 mins.
5.5.3. Stop engine by moving the On/Off switch to the 0 position (fig.3).
fig.4
fig.3: Underside of
Carburettor
fig.1
fig.2
fig.5
Original Language Version
© Jack Sealey Limited
G1000I Issue: 1 - 02/07/14
