This guide is meant to serve as a quick reference for operating the EU1000i Generator.
It is for your convenience and is not intended to replace the information found in the Operations Manual provided.
RR134V4_15/02/2016_JO
This generator runs on standard unleaded petrol. This generator has the
correct specication to run the MP1 pump to 60m – please only use this
Generator with the Grundfos MP1 pump.
Your generator is transported to you with the correct oil level inside. Tipping
the generator more than 45 degrees will displace the oil into parts of the
engine it shouldn’t be in.
Pre start checks
1. Check oil level by removing the maintenance cover. Refer to Figure 1 for
correct level. If the oil level is incorrect contact Van Walt as it indicates oil
displacement has occurred during transit.
2. With engine switch in the OFF position, turn over with the starter a couple
of times to ensure there is no excessive resistance which may indicate oil
in the combustion chamber. If in doubt contact Van Walt.
3. Disconnect all appliances
4. Ensure eco-throttle is turned off
Figure 1 Location of dipstick and correct oil level
in generator
Before starting the generator disconnect all appliances.
Starting the Generator
1. In a well ventilated area remove the fuel cap in picture 1, ll the
generator with unleaded petrol & replace fuel cap.
2. Set vent switch on top of fuel cap in picture 1 to the ‘on’ position.
3. Turn the engine switch (in picture 2) to ‘on’ position.
4. Apply Choke (in picture 3) as ambient temperature necessitates. DO
NOT RUN THE GENERATOR FOR PROLONGED PERIODS WITH THE CHOKE
ENGAGED AS THIS CAN DAMAGE THE GENERATOR.
5. Pull starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly (note: Do not
allow starter grip to snap back against the engine, return it gently to
prevent damage to starter or housing).
6. Adjust the choke when the engine is running smoothly.
7. Allow to run without load for at least 2 minutes
The Eco-throttle should NOT be used when this generator is used with Van
Walt Equipment.
Stopping the Generator
1. First unplug all appliances from the generator.
2. Turn the engine switch to the ‘off’ position.
3. Allow the engine to cool well then set the vent switch to the ‘off’ position.
Draining the Fuel
BEFORE DRAINING ANY FUEL ENSURE THAT YOU ARE IN A WELL VENTILATED
AREA AND APPROPRIATE PPE IS WORN
1. Remove strainer and lock ring from the fuel tank and insert the longer
open tube
2. Place the bung into the opening of a petrol container - this must be a
tight t for the pump to operate (Pic 4)
3. Put the hand pump into the vacuum setting and apply suction to the
system (Pic 5)
4. The tube inside the tank may need moving around to ensure all petrol is
retreived.
5. Replace strainer and locking ring
6. Return the pump to the bag provided.
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