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10. TRANSPORTING
Clean the spark arrester screen
Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the
spark arrester screen.
Be careful to avoid damaging the screen.
The spark arrester must be free of breaks and
holes. Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged.
Install the spark arrester, and muffl er protector in
the reverse order of disassembly.
9. PERIODIC OPERATION
AND INSPECTION
When furnishing the generator as emergency
electric power source, periodic operation and
inspection are needed.
Fuel (gasoline) and engine oil will be deteriorated
with time, and this causes that the engine is
diffi cult to start and as the results improper engine
operation and fault.
CAUTION
Since the fuel (gasoline) will be
deteriorated with time, replace fuel
(gasoline) with fresh one periodically; once
every three (3) months is recommended.
(a) Check the fuel (gasoline), engine oil and air
cleaner.
(b) Start engine.
(c) With appliance such as lightings activated, run
the engine for over ten minutes.
(d) Check for the following items;
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Proper engine running.
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Adequate output and the indicator lamp turned
on properly.
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The engine switch normally operated.
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No leakage of engine oil and fuel (gasoline).
When transporting the generator, make sure that
the fuel (gasoline) should be drained from the tank.
WARNING
■
To prevent fuel spillage due to the
vibration and impact, never transport the
generator with the fuel (gasoline) fi lled in
the tank.
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Secure the tank cap thoroughly.
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To avoid the risk of the gasoline
fl ammability, never leave the generator in
an area exposed to direct sunlight or high
temperatures for a long time.
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Keep the fuel (gasoline) in the exclusive
gasoline storage tank made by steel when
transporting.
(a) Turn the engine switch to the " " (STOP)
position.
(b) Drain the fuel from the tank.
(c) Secure the tank cap and set the cover in
position.
CAUTION
■
Do not place any heavy objects on the
generator.
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Select and place the generator in the
proper position of the transport vehicle so
that the generator not be moved or fallen
down.
Fix the generator with rope as necessary.
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