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4. OPERATING THE GENERATOR
This generator should be grounded to Earth using a Ground earth
spike – tested to the current Electrical Regulations
If the engine has been running, the exhaust will become very hot. Be
careful not to touch the muffler until it has had time to fully cool
down.
Never refuel the fuel tank whilst the engine is still running.
This generator features a low oil pressure warning system. This is
activated by low oil pressure or engine oil shortage. In these cases
the engine will stop automatically. The machine will not restart
without refilling the engine oil. Check the oil level and refill.
DO NOT RELY ON THIS. Check oil daily.
Do not loosen or readjust either the engine speed limiting bolt or the
fuel injection limiting bolt as this will cause the performance of the
generator to be affected.
The fuel system is gravity fed to the fuel filter and pump.
4.1.
Starting.
4.1.1.
Make sure that the machine has,
fuel, water and oil
4.1.2.
Make sure the emergency STOP
switch is out (turn anti-clockwise).
4.1.3.
Turn the Module Switch to ON,
the display and the two gauges will
light up.
4.1.4.
Press the green RUN button, the
machine will begin to crank and will start.
4.1.5.
If the fuel has been changed or run out. The starting method will be to press the RUN
button and when machine begins to crank press the red STOP button, repeat this three
times. Then press green RUN button and let machine start as normal.
4.1.6.
Run machine for five minutes before applying load
4.1.7.
Insert the plug into the socket you are about to use.
4.1.8.
Turn the main AC switch to the 'ON' position and turn the electrical appliance ‘ON’.
4.1.9.
Do not overload the generator. This maximum output is 10kw, with maximum
continuous rating of 9kw. It is recommended that for long life, the load should be
between 40% and 80% of the maximum rating.
4.1.10.
The generator is fitted with an overload breaker. This will overload (trip/break) when
the load on the generator reaches maximum. Avoid overloading the generator.
4.2.
Checks whilst generator is running.
4.2.1.
After each use make sure that there are no abnormal sounds or vibration.
4.2.2.
Check that the engine is running smoothly normally.
