6. Maintenance schedule
6.1. Reminder of use
The maintenance operations to be carried out are described in the maintenance schedule. The interval for this is supplied as a guide
and for generating sets operating with fuel and oil which conform to the specifications given in this manual.
If the generating set is used under extreme conditions, the interval between the maintenance operations must be shortened.
6.2. Maintenance table
Operations to be
carried out when
Component
the 1
Fastenings
Check the level
Engine oil
Oil filter
Fuel filter
Air filter
Battery
Generating set
Valves *
Fuel tank & pipes*
Spark arrester
* Operation(s) to be entrusted to one of our agents.
In case of use in dusty areas, clean the air filter more frequently.
In case of limited use, drain the oil every year at the latest.
7. Maintenance procedures
Before carrying out any maintenance operation:
- switch off the generating set.
- disconnect the cap(s) of the spark plug(s) and disconnect the starter battery (if fitted).
Warning
Only use original parts or equivalent parts: risk of damage to the generating set.
7.1. Checking bolts, nuts and screws
To prevent faults or breakdowns, carefully check all the nuts, bolts and screws on a daily basis.
Inspect the entire generating set before and after each use.
Tighten any loose nuts or bolts.
Danger: The cylinder head bolts must be tightened by a specialist. Refer to the agent for your region.
7.2. Renewing the engine oil
Follow the environmental protection instructions (see § Protection of the environment) and drain the oil into a suitable container.
With the engine still warm, place a suitable container under the oil drain plug (fig. A – No. 11), then remove the oil filler plug
(fig. A – No. 3) & the oil drain plug.
After draining completely, screw back the oil drain plug.
Fill p with recommended oil (see. § Characteristics), check the level (see § Checking oil level).
Refit & tighten the oil filler plug.
Check for any leakage & wipe away any oil traces.
Each time
st
due date is
it is used
attained
•
Check
•
Change
Replace
Replace
•
Check
Clean
Check
Clean
Check*
Clean*
Clean*
After:
st
1
month
Every
or
1 month
Every 10 hours
•
•
•
After:
Every
2 months
6 months
or
or
Every 50
Every 250
hours
hours
•
•
•
•
Every
1 year
or
Every 500
hours
•
•
•
•*
•*
•*