6.2. Maintenance table
Component
Operations to be carried
out on reaching the 1
st
due date
With each usage
Every month
or
Every
10 hours
Every 3 months
or
Every
50 hours
Every year
or
Every
300 hours
Generating set Cleaning
•
Engine oil
Check the level
•
Renew
•
Fuel strainer Cleaning
•
Air filter
Checking
•
Cleaning
•
Spark plug Check and clean
•
Valves* Checking*
•
* These operations must be entrusted to one of our agents
If used occasionally only, drain-out the engine oil at least once a year.
7. Maintenance procedures
Before carrying out any maintenance operation:
- switch off the generating set.
- disconnect the cap(s) of the spark plug(s) and disconnect the starter battery (if fitted).
Warning
Only use original parts or equivalent parts: risk of damage to the generating set.
7.1. Checking bolts, nuts and screws
To prevent faults or breakdowns, carefully check all the nuts, bolts and screws on a daily basis.
n Inspect the entire generating set before and after each use.
o Tighten any loose nuts or bolts.
Danger: The cylinder head bolts must be tightened by a specialist. Refer to the agent for your region.
7.2. Renewing the engine oil
Adhere to the environment protection guidelines (see § Protecting the environment) and drain the oil into an appropriate
container.
n Open the inspection cover (fig. A – no. 2).
o With the engine still warm, remove the filler and drain plug (fig. B – no. 2).
p Gently tilt the generating set to empty the oil into the appropriate container.
q After complete draining, fill it with the recommended oil (see § Specifications), check the level.
r Refit the filler and drain plug (fig. B – no. 2).
s Check for oil leakage.
t Wipe any oil traces with a clean cloth.
u Close the inspection cover.
7.3. Cleaning the fuel strainer
Do not smoke, or create sparks. Keep away from open flames. Check for absence of
leakage, wipe out any fuel traces and ensure that the vapours are cleared-up before
starting the generating set.
Dange
n Close the fuel tap (fig. A – no.3)
o Remove the fuel tank cap and the strainer (fig. C – no.3).
p With a low pressure dry air gun, from outside blow air inwards on to the strainer.
q Rinse with clean fuel.
r Put back the strainer in place and carefully screw back the fuel tank cap.
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