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Maintenance
4. Undo both fastening nuts and remove the battery’s holding bracket.
5. Remove the battery from the power generator.
The starter battery is now removed.
6. Prepare a new starter battery (follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions).
7. Place the starter battery in the battery compartment.
8. Use the retaining bracket to secure the starter battery in placeFig. 10-1
.
9. FIRST attach the positive cable Fig. 10-1 to the positive pole of the battery
and then pull the red terminal protection cap over the terminal, if neces-
sary.
10. LAST attach the negative cable Fig. 10-1 to the negative terminal of the bat-
tery and then pull the terminal protection cap over the terminal, if neces-
sary.
11. Turn the battery disconnection switch
to ON (position Fig. 10-1
)
The starter battery has been replaced. The generator can now be started.
10.4
Engine oil
The drive motor for your generator, like every internal combustion engine,
requires the required engine oil for cooling and inner cooling. It is also very
important to use the correct engine oil, both for refilling and when chang-
ing the oil, and to adhere the stipulated maintenance intervals. Refer to the
accompanying operating and maintenance instructions provided by the
engine manufacturer for all necessary information.
10.4.1
Changing the engine oil
In contrast to the operating and maintenance manual for the engine, your power
generator has a built in suction pump for engine oil. All engine components im-
portant for changing engine oil and oil filters can be reached through the large
maintenance hatches on the connection and maintenance side, see Fig. 6-2 and
Fig. 6-3 .
NOTICE!
Leaking engine oil contaminates the soil and groundwater.
► Use a suitable oil catching receptacle.
► Old oil is a special waste and may only be disposed of over suitably qualified
collection points.
CAUTION!
The engine and operating equipment on the generator can get very hot
while running.
Risk of burns
► Never touch any engine parts (in particular the exhaust system) for a few min-
utes after ceasing operation.
► Allow the engine to cool off for at least five minutes before changing or check-
ing the engine oil.