4.5. Installing the battery
RISK OF POISONING OR EXPLOSION
Follow the battery manufacturer's recommendations. Use only insulated
tools. Never use sulphuric acid or acid water to top up the electrolyte level.
Never leave the battery close to a flame or fire. Always ensure adequate
ventilation during charging.
DANGER
Remove the nuts (A - 25) and the rear enclosure (A - 26).
Remove the nuts from the battery housing (A - 27).
Remove the battery retaining strap (A - 21) and remove the battery (A - 20).
When using a dry battery, refer to the instructions found at the end of this manual detailing how to add electrolyte.
Set the ignition switch (A - 10) to the
position in order to avoid a short circuit.
Connect the battery cables to the battery terminals (red: + ; black: -).
Refit the battery retaining strap.
Refit the battery housing nuts.
Refit the rear enclosure and the rear enclosure nuts.
4.6. Starting the generating set
Before starting, it is necessary to understand all of the controls and manoeuvres.
Check that all the nuts, bolts and screws are correctly tightened and check that there are no leaks.
IMPORTANT
Set the economy operation switch (A - 11) to the Hare position.
Turn the fuel tap (A - 6) to the
"ON"
position.
Pull the choke (A - 9).
Do not use the choke when the engine is warm or when the atmospheric temperature is high.
Electric starter
Manual starter
(in the event of an electric starter fault)
Set the engine switch (A - 10) to the
position.
The generating set starts and the operating warning light
(A - 16) comes on.
Set the engine switch (A - 10) to the
position.
Slowly pull the starter-recoil reel handle (A - 12), until there is
some resistance then let it return gently.
Then pull the starter-recoil reel handle quickly and sharply
until the generating set starts.
The operating light (A - 16) comes on.
4.7. Using the electricity supplied
4.7.1 Electric socket (alternating current)
When the generating set is warm and the speed has stabilised (approx. 3 to 5 min):
Gradually press the starter (A - 9) to return it to its initial position.
Connect the supply cables of the equipment to be used to the electric sockets (A - 13) on the generating set.
Set the economy operation switch (A - 11) to the Tortoise position.
If devices are used that require a significant starting current (e.g.: compressor, submerged pump unit, etc.), leave the economy
operation switch in the Hare position.
