IS 6.1
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GB
GB
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6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 PREAMBLE
It is recommended to strictly follow the instructions
in the manual provided by the engine manufacturer,
which accompanies each generator.
It is important to regularly check and carry out
maintenance on the generator. The operations to carry
out must be decided on the basis of the hours of
operation.
Inorder tocarry out maintenance, the side andtop doors
must be removed.
The generator is started from a remote control
panel.In orderto prevent any accidental starting, set
the emergency switch to the 0(OFF) position.
Disconnect thenegative polefrom thestarter battery.
Any maintenance operation on the generator must
be carried out with the engine off, after leaving it to
cooldown sufficiently.
Carefully read paragraph 1.5 “General danger
information” in the manual. Periodically check the
electrical safety switches, such as the emergency
button, the earthingsystem, etc.
6.2 ROUTINE ENGINE MAINTENANCE
The periodic operations to be carried out on the engine
are indicated in the table “Service schedule” in
paragraph 6.18.
For more detailedinformation, consult the manual
provided by the engine manufacturer, whichis provided
with each generator.
6.3 ENGINE OIL CHECK
- Check theoil level by means of the cap/dipstick (ref.1).
The oil level must always be between the MAX and MIN
notches engraved onthe dipstick.
- Whenchecking the oil level, ensure that the generator
is positioned horizontally.