Taurus BT-PG 900 - Cleaning, maintenance and ordering spare parts; Cleaning; Changing the oil and checking the oil level; Automatic oil cut-out

AFTER SALES SUPPORT
1300 922 271
service.australia@einhell.com
MODEL NUMBER: BT-PG 900, 09/12
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8.3 Automatic oil cut-out
• The engine will not start if it does not have enough
oil.
• If the engine is low on oil while it is running, the oil
warning indicator (Fig. 2/Item 15) will light up red
and the engine will stall. The oil indicator goes out
when the engine has come to a complete stop.
• The engine oil must be topped up before the
engine can be started again.
8.4 Air lter
Cleantheairlteratregularintervals,andreplaceit
if necessary. Also read chapter 9 page 11 in this manual.
• Remove the engine cover (Figs. 6a - 6b/Item 5).
• Removetheairltercover(Figs.8and10/ItemE).
• Removetheairlter(Fig.11/ItemG).
• Cleantheairlterbytappingit.Incasesof
stubborndirtrstcleanwithsoapywater,
then rinse with clear water and air-dry before
reinserting. Important: Do not use abrasive cleaners
orpetroltocleantheairlter.
• Assemble in reverse order.
8.5 Spark plug
Check the spark plug for wear at regular intervals. Also
read chapter 9 page 11 in this manual.
• Remove the spark plug cover (Figs. 12a - 12b/Item
6).
• Pull off the spark plug boot (Fig. 12c/Item I) by
twisting it.
• Remove the spark plug (Fig. 12c/Item J) using the
supplied spark plug wrench (Fig. 3/Item 19).
• Cleanthesparkplugwithacopperwirebrushort
a new one.
• Assemble in reverse order.
8.6 Storage
1. Empty the petrol tank using a petrol suction
pump. Important: Do not empty the petrol tank in
enclosedareas,nearreorwhensmoking.Petrol
fumescancauseexplosionsandre.
2. Start the engine and run it until the tank and fuel
line are completely empty and the engine stalls.
3. Let the unit cool down.
4. Remove the spark plug and pour approx. 20 ml of
engine oil into the cylinder.
5. Pull the starter handle slowly several times to coat
the internal parts.
6. Screw the spark plug back in.
7. Store the unit in a well-ventilated, safe place.
8.7 Transport
1. Wait until the unit has cooled down.
2. Move the ventilation switch on the tank cover to
the OFF position (Fig. 4/Item B). Important: Always
transport the unit in the upright position (even
when the tank breather hole is closed).
8.8 Ordering spare parts
Please contact the After Sales Support on 1300 922 271
and quote the following data when ordering spare parts:
• Type of machine
• Article number of the machine
• Identicationnumberofthemachine
• Replacement part number of the part required
12 V connector
The 12 V DC connector (Fig. 2/Item 12) is automatically
isolated from the power supply when overloaded. You
can reset the connector by pressing the overload cut-
out (Fig. 2/Item 11).
Important: Defective overload cut-outs must be
replaced only by overload cut-outs of identical design
and with the same performance data. If repairs are
necessary, please contact your customer service center.
7.5 Switching off the engine
• Before you switch off the generator, allow it to run
brieywithnoconsumerssothatitcancooldown.
• Move the ON/OFF switch (Fig. 2/Item 7) to the
“0” position.
• Close the petrol cock (Fig. 1/Item 3).
• Move the ventilation switch on the tank cover to
the OFF position (Fig. 4/Item B).
8. Cleaning, maintenance
and ordering spare parts
Switch off the motor and pull the spark plug boot
from the spark plug before doing any cleaning and
maintenance work on the equipment.
Important: Switch off the machine immediately and
contact your service station:
• In the event of unusual vibrations or noise
• Iftheengineappearstobeoverloadedormisres
8.1 Cleaning
• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor
housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible.
• Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it
with compressed air at low pressure.
• We recommend that you clean the device
immediatelyeachtimeyouhavenishedusingit.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth
and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents
or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of
the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into
the device.
8.2 Changing the oil and checking the oil level
(before using the machine)
The motor oil is best changed when the motor is at
working temperature. Also read chapter 9 page 11 in this
manual.
• Keep a suitable, leak-tight receptacle within reach
when performing an oil change.
• Remove the engine cover (Figs. 6a - 6b/Item 5).
• Opentheoilllerscrew(Fig.8-9/ItemF).
• Drain the used oil into a suitable receptacle by
tilting the generator.
• Addnewengineoil(SAE30)untilthetopllmark
on the oil dipstick (Fig. 7/Item D) is reached using
thesuppliedoilllerjug(Fig.3/Item21).
• Dispose the used oil properly by taking it to
acollectionpoint.Mostllingstations,repair
garages, and recycling centers will accept used
oil free of charge. Do not add antifreeze or
transmissionuidtotheusedoil.Keepusedoil
out of the reach of children and away from sources
of ignition.