Using The Generator Set - SDMO TECHNIC 15000 TE C Manual De Utilización Y Mantenimiento

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
Unscrew the thumb wheel (fig. D - No. 1) and remove the air filter cover (fig. D - No. 2).
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.
If necessary, clean or replace the elements (cf. § Cleaning the air filter).
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.
Danger
Ensure that the battery (fig. A - No. 13) « - » terminal is connected to the circuit correctly.

4. Using the generator set

Before use:
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
Make sure that the generating set is properly earthed (see § Earthing of the generating set).
Check the oil level (see § Checking the oil level).
Open the fuel tap (fig. A - mark 6 & fig. C - mark 1).
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.
Turn the ignition key (fig. A – mark 10) to the position " I ".
Turn the ignition key to the starting-up position until the engine starts (release after a maximum of 10 seconds).
Release the ignition key once the engine has started.
Move the choke back to the position "
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):
Check that the circuit breakers (fig. A - mark 11) are pushed down. Press if necessary .
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
The engine speed stays at 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.
- find out how to stop the generating set in an emergency,
- ensure you fully understand all the controls and manoeuvres.
" and wait until the engine temperature starts to rise before using the generating set.
".
The engine speed slows down after 2 minutes of operation.
When it's operating the engine speed returns automatically to its
Tortoise position
operating speed.