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ENGLISH
Care and maintenance
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free operation and along service-life.
Maintenance schedule
Caution!
Never service thegenerator whilst theengine is running. Switchthegenerator off and let itcool.
Check Action
Before
everyuse
After
1 month
or 20hours
Every
3 months
or 50hours
Every
6 months
or 100hours
Every
12 months
or 300hours
Sparkplug
Check, adjust gap and
replace if necessary
•
Engine oil
Checklevel •
Replace • •
Air filter
Clean and replace
if necessary
•*
Valve clearance
Check and adjust
when engine iscold
•
Have checked
and adjusted
by qualified
tradesman
Fuelline
Check for cracks
andleaks
•
Carburettor
Checkchoke
operation
•
Cooling system
Check that
the ventilation
openings areclear
•
Starting system
Check starter cord
forwear
•
Fittings and
fasteners
Tighten all screws
andnuts
•
* If thegenerator is in adusty environment, thefilter should be cleaned moreoften.
Engine oil
If theoil level is too low, thegenerator shuts off automatically to prevent damage. Checktheoil level prior to every use to
ensure that there is enough.
Engine oil gradually loses thelubricating, cooling and cleaning properties it has when it is new and therefore needs to be
changed periodically.