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Starting the Engine
NOTE: As the oil tank is not shipped with oil before starting the engine,
ensure you have lled the oil tank to the correct level with oil, and make sure
fuel has been added to the fuel tank (34).
1. Before starting, check to ensure the 240Va.c Outlet Power On/O switch’s
(1 & 2) are in the down “OFF” position, and ensure that no
electrical appliance is connected to the generator by removing any
appliance cords from the outlets (Fig. Q/R).
2. Turn the fuel tap / lever (26) clockwise to the ‘ON’ position (Fig. S).
When vertical it is in the correct position.
3. Push the choke lever (19) towards the front of the generator to the full
choke “START” position (Fig. T). Choke is not necessary if the engine is
already warm and your restarting. The direction for the choke is also
indicated below the choke lever (19) on the air lter cover (20).
Starting/Stopping the Engine Starting/Stopping the Engine
Q. R.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
3. If the oil level is close to or below the lower level line, rell with 4 stroke oil
to the upper level line (Fig O).
Do not use the generator when the oil level is close to the low level.
Fill the oil tank before use each time.
4. If the oil is contaminated or has discoloured, ensure you change
the oil. Replace the oil dipstick (15). DO NOT start the generator with the oil
dipstick (15) not rmly replaced.
NOTE: This engine is tted with a
low oil indicator light (7). If the oil
level is too low the engine will stop
operating or the engine will not start.
It is advised to check the oil level
each time the generator is used and
ll to the upper mark on the oil
dipstick (15) by the above method.
Do NOT over ll.
Engine oil replacement
1. Place the generator on a at and level surface and warm up the engine for
several minutes. Then stop the engine.
2. Place an oil pan under the generator and commence removing the oil drain
plug (16) by using a 10mm socket (not supplied), and rotating in an anti
clockwise direction to remove, so that the oil can be completely drained
from the oil tank (Fig P).
NOTE: Do not loose the small aluminium sealing washer on the thread of
the oil drain plug.
3. Check the oil drain plug (16), gasket washer, oil ller cap (15) and O-ring.
If these are damaged, have these replaced.
4. Reinstall the oil drain plug (16), and gasket washer
using a 10mm socket (not supplied), and rotating
in a clockwise direction until secure.
5. Rell with 4 stroke oil to the upper level line of the
oil dipstick (15) as detailed above.
CAUTION. Check that no foreign material, debris,
dust enters the crankcase.
6. Ensure to replace the oil ller cap (15).
O.
UPPER
MARK
LOWER
MARK
P.
T.
RUN START
S.
ON
OFF
Starting Your Generator
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