5.
Remove all dirt, deposits and dust from the engine
and the cylinder head ridges.
6.
Clean the air filter or replace it if it is very dirty.
7.
Store the generator securely in a dry place that is
inaccessible to children.
8.
The unit may not be stored in the open.
9.
Cover the unit and the engine to protect against
dust and store in a clean, dry place.
When re-commissioning after a long period of
storage
1.
Change the engine oil.
2.
Fill with fresh petrol before starting the motor after
the storage period.
If the engine is not used for more than one month,
changes to the petrol quality may result in difficulties
starting the engine or in other issues. To prevent this,
loosen the carburettor's drain screw and allow the pet-
rol to run out. Also open the fuel valve so that the petrol
drains from the tank.
13. Maintenance
Attention!
Always shut the engine down and remove the spark
plug connector before carrying out any maintenance
work.
Oil change (Fig. 7)
Change the engine oil after 25 operating hours, then
after 50 hours or every three months.
Drain the engine oil when the engine is hot
1.
Warm the engine up.
2.
Switch off the engine.
3.
Place a container that is large enough to collect
the used oil under the oil drain screw (b).
4.
To drain the oil, remove the oil filler cap (12) and
the oil drain screw (b).
5.
Drain the oil
6.
Re-attach the oil drain screw (b) with a sealing
washer and tighten.
Pour the recommended engine oil into the oil filler hole.
Note! Screw the oil filler cap (12) on tightly.
Capacity: approximately 1,1 litres
Dispose of the drained oil properly at a local used
oil collection point. Dumping used oil in the soil or
mixing it with waste is prohibited.
Check the spark plug (Fig. 11)
Switch off the engine and allow it to cool.
Caution! Danger of burning
Clean or replace spark plug as required:
1.
Remove the spark plug connector (e) and clean
any dirt from the spark plug area.
2.
Unscrew the spark plug (f) and check it.
3.
If there is any damage, e.g. cracks or chips, re-
place the spark plug.
4.
Clean the spark plug electrodes with a wire brush.
5.
Check and set the electrode gap (0,6 mm)
6.
Screw the spark plug in and tighten with the spark
plug spanner.
7.
Place the spark plug connector on the spark plug
When replacing, ensure that no dirt gets into the
cylinder head.
Check the fit of the spark plug.
A loose spark plug can cause damage to the engine
by overheating.
Pulling too hard can damage the thread in the cylinder
head.
The manufacturer is not responsible for the result-
ing damages; the user solely bears the risk. On-
ly use the recommended spark plugs or identical
spark plugs.
Clean the air filter (Fig. 9 + 10)
1.
Loosen the locking (c)
2.
Remove the filter cover (15)
3.
Clean the foam pre-filter (d) in a non-flammable
solvent.
Attention: Do not use petrol or cleaning solvents
with a low flash point to clean the air filter element.
This could result in fire or explosion.
4.
Squeeze the pre-filter in order to remove the sol-
vent/soapy water.
5.
Clean the paper filter by tapping it.
6.
Rinse the washed filter element with clean water.
7.
Allow the filter element to dry or blow it dry with
compressed air.
8.
Close the filter cover again and secure it by using
the locking.
If the engine is operated in very dusty environments,
clean the air filter daily or after every ten operating
hours.
Never run the engine without an air filter or with a dam-
aged air filter. This would allow dirt into the engine,
which would result in severe damage to the engine.
The manufacturer is not responsible for the resulting
damages; the user solely bears the risk.
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