SDMO Diesel 6000 E, Instruction And Maintenance Manual

1.3.11 Filling with fuel

The fuel is highly flammable and its vapours are combustible. 
Filling should be carried out with the engine turned off. Smoking, using a naked flame or 
producing sparks are forbidden while the fuel tank is being filled. 
All traces of fuel should be wiped off with a clean cloth. 

Danger 

Storage and handling of petroleum products must be carried out in accordance with the law. Close the fuel tap (if fitted) each time the 
tank has been filled. Never top up fuel when the generating set is in operation or hot. 
Always place the generating set on a flat, level and horizontal surface to avoid fuel spilling onto the motor. Fill the tank with a funnel 
taking care not to spill the fuel, then screw the plug back onto the fuel tank. 
 

1.3.12 Safety guidelines for handling batteries

Never leave the battery close to a flame or fire. 
Use only insulated tools. 
Never use sulphuric acid or acid water to top up the electrolyte level. 

Danger 

2. Description

Figure A 

1 Earth 

connection 

7 Recoil-starter 

13 Fuel 

filter 

2 

Oil level gauge 

8 

Circuit breakers 

14 

Air filter 

3 

Oil filler plug 

9 

Electrical sockets 

15 

Starter battery 

4 

Fuel tank plug 

10 

Stop lever 

16 

Exhaust silencer 

5 

Starting and shut-down key 

11 

Oil drain plug  

6 

Solenoid valve 

12 

Oil filter 

Figure B 

1 

Oil gauge 

3 

Lower limit of gauge 

5 

Screw 

2 

Upper limit of gauge 

4 

Oil drain plug  

6 

Oil filter 

Figure C 

1 

Fuel tank exit hose 

2 

Input & return hoses for the fuel 
filter 

3 

Fuel filter screw 

Figure D 

1 

Nut for the air filter cover  

3 

Wing nut 

5 

Paper element 

2 

Air filter cover 

4 

Foam element  

6 

Rubber gasket 

3. Preparation before use

3.1. Positioning the generating set for operation

Choose a site that is clean, well ventilated and sheltered from bad weather. 
Place the generating set on a flat, horizontal surface which is firm enough to prevent the set sinking down (under no circumstances 
should the set tilt in any direction by more than 10°). 
Store the additional supplies of oil and fuel within close proximity, whilst maintaining a certain distance for safety. 
 

3.2. Earthing the generating set

The generating sets supply electrical current when in operation: risk of electrocution. 
Connect the generating set to the ground at each use.

Danger

To connect the set to the ground: Attach a 10 mm

2

 copper wire to the set’s earth connection and to a galvanised steel earthing rod 

driven 1 meter into the ground.