3.5. Checking the air filter
Never use petrol or solvents with low flash point for cleaning the air filter element (risk of fire or explosion).
Important
n Unscrew the thumb wheel (fig. D - No. 1) and remove the air filter cover (fig. D - No. 2).
o Remove the nut fastening the filter elements (fig. D - No. 3) then the filter elements (fig. D - No. 4 & 5) and visually check their
condition.
p If necessary, clean or replace the elements (cf. § Cleaning the air filter).
q Carry out refitting following the reverse procedure for removal.
3.6. Checking the starter battery
Never place the battery close to a flame or fire.
Use only insulated tools.
Never use sulphuric acid or acid water to top up the electrolyte level.
Dange
Ensure that the battery (fig. A - No. 13) « - » terminal is connected to the circuit correctly.
4. Using the generator set
Before use:
- find out how to stop the generating set in an emergency,
- ensure you fully understand all the controls and manoeuvres.
To stop the generating set in an emergency, switch the control or the on/off key to "OFF" or "O".
Warning
4.1. Starting-up
n Make sure that the generating set is properly earthed (see § Earthing of the generating set).
o Check the oil level (see § Checking the oil level).
p Open the fuel tap (fig. A - mark 6 & fig. C - mark 1).
q Put the choke (fig. A - mark 8) into the position "
".
N.B. Do not use the choke for starting-up when the engine is hot or when the external temperature is high.
r Turn the ignition key (fig. A – mark 10) to the position " I ".
s Turn the ignition key to the starting-up position until the engine starts (release after a maximum of 10 seconds).
t Release the ignition key once the engine has started.
u Move the choke back to the position " " and wait until the engine temperature starts to rise before using the generating set.
N.B.: If the engine doesn't start, release the ignition key and wait for 15 seconds before trying again.
4.2. Operation
When the running speed of the generating set has stabilised (approximately 3 minutes):
n Check that the circuit breakers (fig. A - mark 11) are pushed down. Press if necessary .
o Connect the appliances that are to be used to the electrical sockets (fig. A - mark 12) of the generating set.
The working hours counter (fig. A - mark 15) shows the number of hours that the generating set has worked.
This generating set has an automatic idling system through the hare-tortoise switch (fig. A – mark 9).
Hare position
Tortoise position
The engine speed stays at its operating speed. The engine speed slows down after 2 minutes of operation.
When it's operating the engine speed returns automatically to its
operating speed.
N. B. : When the generating set is started up, regardless of the position of the hare – tortoise switch, the engine speed will be the
operating speed.
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