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8.4 Overload indicator (14)
Overload protection is active at too high a power
take-off - Turns off 230 V sockets (10).
Turn off the unit (see section 8.2).
Connected devices from separate generator. The unit
(see section 8.1).
8.5 Operating display (15)
Power indicator active - when the engine is running.
8.6 Energy saving switch (9)
Reduce fuel consumption / idle - Energy saving
switch „ON“ position.
9. Maintenance
m WARNING
• Carry out maintenance work only with the stopped
engine.
• Pull the spark plug cap from the spark plug
Oil change
The engine oil change should take place when the
engine is at operating temperature.
• When changing the oil, have a non-leaking con-
tainer available.
• Remove the engine cover (Fig. 6-7 Pos. 5)
• Open the oil ller plug (Fig. 9 Pos. D)
• Drain the old oil into a suitable container by tilting
the generator.
• Fill the engine oil to the upper mark of the dipstick
using the oil-lling container.
• Dispose of the oil in accordance with stipulations.
Take the old oil to a collection point. Most petrol
stations, garages or recycling centres take back old
oil free of charge.
Air lter
The air lter is equipped with two air lter inserts.
Frequently cleaning of the air lter prevents carbure-
tor malfunction.
Clean the air lter and change air lter inserts
• The air lter should be cleaned every 30 hours.
• Remove the engine cover (Fig. 6 - 7 Pos. 5)
• Remove the air lter cover (Fig. 10 Pos. E)
• Remove the lter elements (Fig. 11 Pos. F+G)
• Clean the lter elements with soapy water. After
rinse the lter elements with clear water and allow
to dry thoroughly before retting.
• Reassemble in reverse order
m WARNING
NEVER use gasoline or cleaning solvents with a low
ash point to clean the air lter element. A re or ex-
plosion could result.
Recommended fuel
Unleaded regular gasoline with a research octane
number of 91 or higher is required for this engine.
Use only fresh and clean fuel.
m Water or impurities in the petrol damage the fuel
system.
Tank volume: 3,2 litre
m Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the
stopped engine. If the engine has been running,
allow it to cool rst. Never refuel the engine in-
side a building where gasoline fumes may reach
ames or sparks.
Petrol is highly ammable and explosiv. You can
get burns or other serious injuries when handling
fuel.
• Switch off the engine and keep it away from heat,
sparks and ames.
• Refuelling only outdoors.
• Immediately clean up spilled petrol.
8. Operation
8.1 Starting the engine
• Vent the tank lid to „ON“ position (Fig. 4 Pos. A)
• Fuel tap switch on position “ON” (Fig. 5 Pos. 3)
In "warm" condition
• Starting the engine with the recoil starter ; there-
for tighten handle sharply. Attach the recoil starter
gently and slowly by hand in the original position.
If the engine hasn't started yet, tighten the handle
further. (Fig. 5 Pos. 4)
In "cold" condition
• Press the fuel pump a few time if it´s necessary
until you see what fuel is pumped through the line.
• Move the choke lever to the “START” position (Fig.
6)
• Starting the motor with the recoil starter; therefor
tighten handle sharply. Attach the recoil starter
gently and slowly by hand in the original position.
If the engine hasn’t started yet, tighten the handle
further. (Fig. 5)
Note:
When the engine is started the rst time, several at-
tempts are necessary for starting up to transport the
fuel from the tank to the engine.
• Move the choke lever after starting the motor (after
approx. 15-30 s) to the “RUN” position. (Fig. 6)
8.2 Switching off the engine
• Let the generator run briey without load before
you turn it off, so that the aggregate can “recooling”
• Move the Fuel tap switch to position “OFF” (Fig. 5)
8.3 Oil warning light (13)
Display is active at low oil level and deactivated when
sufcient oil level.
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