6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 P
REAMBLE
Any maintenance operation on the generator must be
carried out with the engine off and leaving it to cool
down sufficiently, and must only be carried out by
authorised and suitably trained personnel.
Carefully read paragraph 1.5 in the manual "General
danger informations". Periodically check the electrical
safety devices such as the emergency button, the
earthing system, etc.
Before of any operation of maintenance, to extinguish
the generator group removing the key of lighting
from the electric picture.
It is recommended to scrupulously follow the instructions
in the manual provided by the engine manufacturer with
each generator. It is important to regularly inspect and
carry out maintenance on the generator. The frequency of
maintenance should be decided on the basis of the
number of hours of operation.
6.2 O
RDINARY ENGINE MAINTENANCE
The periodic maintenance operations to be carried out on
the engine are indicated in the table at point 6.9. For more
detailed information consult the manual provided by the
engine manufacturer with each generator.
Daily check the oil level with the
graduated dipstick (ref. 3).
The oil level must always be between the MAX and
MIN notches on the dipstick.
6.3 E
NGINE OIL CHANGE
Use diesel engine oil.
Top-up and fill through the hole indicated in ref.2.
For detailed information in this connection, consult the
engine use and maintenance manual which accompanies
the machine. To change the oil in the oil sump, first
remove the dipstick (ref.3), that it serves for facilitating
the extraction oil. If the generator is equipped with pomp
extraction oil, act on it, otherwise remove the cover on the
base of the frame (ref.4), back off the screw (ref.5) and
drain the oil from the base of the engine sump, making
sure to collect all the spent oil in a recipient of adequate
capacity placed underneath the base of the frame. It is
advisable to perform the draining operation with oil still
sufficiently warm to facilitate good flow.
- Dispose of the used oil in an appropriate manner,
since it is a polluting product.
- Take the used engine oil to special collection
centres for disposal.
- Protect hands from contact with oil by wearing
gloves. In the event of accidental contact with engine
oil, thoroughly wash the affected part with soap and
water.
- During oil top-up and refuelling, respect the
maximum level indication. An excessive quantity of
engine oil may cause damage to the engine.
6.3.1 C
HANGING OIL FILTER
- Unscrew the oil filter and remove it (ref.1).
- Screw in the new filter after cleaning the rubber seal
and seating surface and ensure it is in perfect condition.
6.4
C
HANGING FUEL FILTER
- Unscrew the fuel filter and remove it (ref.6).
- Screw in the new filter after cleaning the rubber seal
and seating surface and ensure it is in perfect condition.
- Clean the combustible circuit eventually.
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