3. Preparation before starting
3.1. Checking the oil level (diagram A)
Always check the motor oil level before starting.
Checking and topping up should be carried out with the generating set on a horizontal surface.
n Remove the plug-gauge (3) by unscrewing it, and wipe the gauge.
o Insert the gauge into the filler neck without screwing it up.
p Visually check the level and top up if necessary.
q Using a funnel, fill the oil sump until it overflows.
r Screw the cap back up again tightly in the filler tube.
s Check that there are no leaks.
t Wipe off excess oil with a clean cloth.
3.2. Checking the fuel level (diagram A)
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Stop the motor before filling up with fuel and fill up in a well-ventilated area.
Do not smoke, or bring naked flames or sparks near to the area where you are filling up with fuel or where the fuel
is stored.
Only use clean fuel without any water.
Do not overfill the tank (there should not be any fuel in the filler neck).
When you have filled up, ensure that the tank cap is closed correctly.
Take care not to spill any fuel when filling the tank.
Before starting up the generating set, and if any fuel has been spilt, make sure that it has dried and that the vapours
have cleared away.
Check the level of fuel on the fuel indicator (no. 25 fig A) and fill with fuel until "F" is displayed:
n Unscrew fuel tank (1) cap (2).
o Fill tank (1) using a funnel, taking care not to spill any fuel.
p Screw the fuel filler cap back onto the fuel tank.
3.3. Earthing the generating set
To earth the generating set, use a 10 mm2 copper wire attached to the generating set earth connection and to an earthing rod of
galvanised steel set in the ground to a depth of 1 metre. This also dissipates the static electricity that builds up in the electrical
machines.
3.4. Positioning the generating set for operation
Place the generating set on a flat, horizontal surface which is firm enough to prevent the set sinking down (under no circumstances
should the set tilt any direction by more than 10°).
Choose a site that is clean, well-ventilated and sheltered from bad weather, and store the additional supplies of oil and fuel within
close proximity, although respecting a certain distance for safety.
4. Using the generator set
4.1. Starting procedure (diagram A)
n Open fuel tap (14).
o Move the on/off switch (10) to "RUN"
p Hold the starter handle (13) correctly and pull it slowly until some resistance is felt, then let it return gradually.
q Press down decompression lever (17) then release it immediately.
r Hold the starter handle again, then pull the cord sharply and rapidly (pull it as far as it will go, using both hands if necessary). The
motor then starts.
s Allow the handle to return slowly.
4.2. Operation (diagram A)
When the running speed of the generating set has stabilised (approximately 3 minutes):
n Check that circuit breaker (15) is engaged.
o Connect the plug(s) to the generating set socket(s).
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