7.8. Cleaning the generating set
Attention
Washing with water using a hosepipe is not recommended.
Washing with a high-pressure hose is not permitted.
n Remove all dust and debris from around the exhaust silencer (fig. A - mark 17).
o Clean the generating set and in particular the air inlets and outlets of the engine and alternator using a cloth and a brush.
p Check the general condition of the generating set and, if necessary, replace any faulty parts.
8. Storing the generating set
In the event that the generating set is not to be used for a long period, it must be stored in accordance with the guidelines below.
n Close the fuel tap (diag. A – no. 5 & diag. C - no. 1).
o Drain the fuel using an appropriate container.
A) Disconnect the fuel duct downstream of the fuel filter (diag. A – no. 14 & diag. C - no. 2).
B) Open on fuel tap.
C) Once the oil has been drained, reconnect the fuel duct filter.
p Start the electrical generating set and leave it running until it runs out of fuel.
q While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil (see the Changing the engine oil section).
s Clean the outside of the generating set, apply a rust protection product to the damaged sections and cover it with a protective
cover to protect it from dust.
t Store the generating set in a clean, dry place.
9. Troubleshooting
Problems Probable causes Possible solutions
Load connected to generating set when starting. Disconnect the load.
Air filter (fig. A - mark 15) clogged. Clean the air filter (see § Cleaning the air filter).
Fuel tap (fig. A – mark 5) turned off. Turn on the fuel tap.
Fuel level too low Fill–up with fuel (see § Filling with fuel).
Fuel filter (fig. A – mark 14) clogged. Clean the fuel filter (see § Cleaning the fuel filter).
Oil level too low.
Check the oil level and add oil as required. (see
§ Checking oil level).
Faulty starter battery (fig. A - mark 16). Recharge or replace the starter battery.
Engine won't
start
Fuel supply blocked or leaking Have it checked, repaired or replaced.*
Blocked ventilation inlets Clean the air inlet and outlet guards.
Fuel level too low Fill up with fuel (see § Filling with fuel).
Engine stops
Oil level too low.
Check the oil level and add oil as required (see
§ Checking oil level).
Circuit breakers (fig. A – marked 8) not interlocked. Interlock the circuit breakers.
Faulty appliance supply lead. Change the lead.
Faulty electrical sockets (fig. A - mark 11). Have them checked, repaired or replaced.*
No
electrical current
Faulty alternator. Have it checked, repaired or replaced.*
Appliance connected or faulty lead. Disconnect the appliance and the lead. Interlocking of
the circuit
breakers
Excessive load (see § Generating set capacity). Remove the excessive load.
No
working hours
counter
Working hours counter fuse (fig. A - mark 9) faulty. Have it checked, repaired or replaced.
* Operation(s) to be entrusted to one of our dealers.
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