GENERATOR MODEL NO: FG3000 PART NO: 8857700 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0609
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Generator. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service. GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .....................................................................2 GUARANTEE ..........................................................................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ......................................................4 Work area .............................................................................4 Positioning the generator ...................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: EXHAUST FUMES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF INHALED WORK AREA • Always use in a well ventilated area. • Always position the exhaust outlet away from people. • Never use indoors or in a confined space. • Read these safety instructions before using the equipment. • Keep children away from the generator POSITIONING THE GENERATOR 1. Always leave a least a 1M gap between the generator and any surrounding building or structures. 2.
6. Never start the engine if there is spilled fuel. Any spillage must be wiped clean and the generator allowed to dry before attempting to start the engine. PREVENTION OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 1. NEVER use the generator in wet conditions unless it is well protected/ covered. Under these conditions, adequate ventilation MUST be provided. 2. NEVER operate the generator with wet hands. 3. NEVER use water or any other liquids to clean the generator. 4. NEVER allow the generator air vents to become blocked.
SAFETY SYMBOLS Caution - The user should be aware of a general hazard Dangerous Voltage Flammable Hot Surface - Do not touch Poisonous fumes - Do not use the generator in an enclosed space. Read Instruction manual before use.
GENERATOR OVERVIEW NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION 1 Fuel level gauge 10 AC plug sockets (2 x 230V) 2 Fuel tank cap 11 Dipstick 3 Engine switch 12 Drain plug 4 Power Indicator 13 Starting handle 5 Voltmeter 14 Air filter 6 AC breaker 15 Fuel supply valve 7 DC reset Button 16 Muffler 8 DC 12V outlet 17 Spark plug 9 Earth Terminal 7
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Unpack your generator and check to ensure the following items are present. Should there be any deficiency or damage caused during transit contact your Clarke dealer immediately. • The Generator • Spark Plug Box Spanner • Tommy Bar • 12 Volt DC Battery Charging Lead BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR IMPORTANT: Generators should ALWAYS be earthed. Attach a suitable earth lead to a good earth - water pipe, ground spike etc., whenever you use this generator.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING: TO CARRY OUT THIS CHECK, PLACE THE GENERATOR ON LEVEL GROUND WITH THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF (O). WARNING: TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH ANY HOT PARTS OF THE GENERATOR WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL. 1. Turn the oil filler cap anticlockwise and remove from the oil tank, wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth. 2. Insert the dipstick back into the oil filler tube and then remove it again. Do not screw in the oil filler cap/dipstick when doing this. 3.
CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL 1. Check the fuel level on the fuel gauge. The fuel gauge will show as red when you have fuel in the tank turning white as the fuel level decreases. Empty 2. To add fuel, open the fuel filler cap. Full Fuel filler cap 3. Just inside the fuel tank is a fuel tank filter, check this filter periodically and remove any contaminants which may have accumulated. Fuel filter 4. Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank (maximum 15L) watching the fuel level gauge as you do so.
USING YOUR GENERATOR STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Remove all connections from the AC sockets. 2. Set the breaker to the off position. 3. Turn the fuel supply valve to the ‘on’ position. 4. If you are starting the generator ‘cold’ set the choke lever to the ON position. If the generator is warm skip this step.
5. Set the engine switch to ‘I’ 6. Pull the starting handle lightly until you start to feel resistance and then pull up sharply to start the generator. NOTE: You may have to do this more than once. . WARNING: ONCE THE GENERATOR HAS STARTED, RELEASE THE STARTING HANDLE SLOWLY TO AVOID INJURY/DAMAGE AS IT WHIPS BACK. 7. Once the engine has warmed up, set the choke lever to the ‘RUN’ position.
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL DEVICES The generator can supply both 230V AC and 12V DC. AC POWER 1. Start the engine. See page 11. 2. Make sure the appliance is turned off before connecting it to the generator. 3. Set the breaker to ‘ON’ 4. Connect the appliance to the generator starting with the device that draws the most current.
DC POWER For charging car batteries only. CAUTION: MAKE CONNECTIONS TO THE BATTERY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. 1. Start the engine. See page 11. 2. Connect the battery charging leads to the battery. • Clamp the red wire to the positive (+) terminal and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. Do not reverse these positions. 3. Connect the battery charging leads to the generator.
SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR 1. Disconnect all appliances connected to the generator. 2. Set the breaker to ‘OFF’. 3. Set the engine switch to ‘O’. 4. Set the fuel supply valve to ‘OFF’.
MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL CAUTION: PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO USED ENGINE OIL IS DANGEROUS, ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING USED ENGINE OIL. 1. Unscrew and remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. 2. Place a oil collection tray under the drain plug. 3. Unscrew the drain plug, and allow the used engine oil to drain from the crankcase into the oil collection tray. NOTE: Drain the engine oil when the engine is warm, this will ensure the oil flows out quicker. 4.
CHANGING THE SPARK PLUGS CAUTION: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK PLUG. 1. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug. 2. Use the supplied spark plug spanner to remove the spark plug. 3. Remove any carbon that has accumulated around the sparkplug. Add pic 4. Check the spark plug gap (a), it should be between 0.7 and 0.8 mm, adjust if necessary. 5. Check the overall condition of the spark plug and replace if necessary. 6. Reinstall the spark plug and replace the spark plug cap.
CHECKING THE AIR FILTER CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE GENERATOR WITHOUT THE AIR FILTER FITTED, THIS CAN DAMAGE THE GENERATOR. 1. Unlock and remove the air filter cover. 2. Remove the air filter element. 3. Make sure that the air filter is clean and not damaged. • If the air filter is damaged contact Clarke spare parts department for a replacement See page 24. • If the filter is dirty, wash the filter in a solution of warm water and mild detergent and rinse thoroughly.
CLEANING THE FUEL VALVE FILTER / DRAINING THE FUEL TANK 1. Set the fuel supply valve to OFF. 2. Unscrew and remove the cup, then remove the valve filter and ‘O’ ring. 3. Wash these parts in a noninflammable solvent. Make sure that the valve filter is not damaged. Add pic 4. Place an approved petrol storage container under the fuel valve and set the fuel supply valve to ‘ON’. • The fuel in the tank will drain into the container. VALVE FILTER 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The generator fails to start Engine switch is off Set the engine switch to ‘I’ Not enough oil in the generator Add more oil, See page 9 No fuel Add more fuel, See page 10 Spark plugs not working correctly Change the spark plugs, See page 17 The device you are trying to power is faulty Make sure the device you want to power is working properly The generator fails to generate electricity The AC breaker is switched off Switch the AC breaker on The generator
SPECIFICATIONS FG3000 Engine Generator Dimensions Engine Model UP168 Type Petrol air cooled 4-Stroke OHV single cylinder 3 Displacement (cm ) 196 Max. power output (hp/rpm) 6.5 / 3000 Ignition type Mag Start system Recoil Fuel tank capacity (L) 15 Fuel consumption (L/hr.) 1.4 Duration of run (h) 11 Engine oil capacity (L) 0.6 Guaranteed sound power (LWA dB) 96 Rated Frequency (Hz) 50 Rated Voltage (V) 230 Rated Power (kVA) 2.6 Max. Power (kVA) 2.
EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM 22
PARTS LIST NO DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO 1 Petrol Engine 1 RKFG300001 24 Muffler hood 1 RKFG300024 2 Muffler washer 1 RKFG300002 25 Nut M6 7 RKFG300025 3 Muffler 1 RKFG300003 26 Flange bolt M8*12 2 RKFG300026 4 Washer Ø8 2 RKFG300004 27 Gasket M8 2 RKFG300027 5 Spring washer Ø8 2 RKFG300005 28 Nut M8 2 RKFG300028 6 Nut M8 2 RKFG300006 29 Fuel stator 2 RKFG300029 7 Flange bolt M8*20 2 RKFG300007 30 Plain washer M6*8 4 RKFG
PARTS AND SERVICING For Parts & Servicing, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers. PARTS & SERVICE TEL: 020 8988 7400 PARTS & SERVICE FAX: 020 8558 3622 or e-mail as follows: PARTS: Parts@clarkeinternational.com SERVICE: Service@clarkeinternational.
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