1.3.8 Safety guidelines for handling batteries
Danger
1.3.9 Protecting the environment
Drain the engine oil into a designated container: never drain or discard engine oil onto the ground.
As far as possible, avoid sound reverberating through walls or buildings (the noise will be amplified).
If the generating set is used in wooded, bushy or uncultivated areas and if the exhaust silencer is not fitted with a spark arrester, clear
any vegetation away from the area and take care that the sparks do not cause a fire.
1.3.10 Danger of moving parts
Danger
1.3.11 Capacity of the generating set (overload)
Never exceed the rated load of the generating set (in Amps and/or Watts) when it is running continuously.
Before connecting and operating the generating set, calculate the electrical power required by the electric appliances (in Watts). This
electrical power rating is usually found on the manufacturer's plate on bulbs, electrical appliances, motors etc. The sum total of power
required by these appliances should not exceed the nominal power rating of the generating set.
1.3.12 Operating conditions
The stated outputs of the generating sets are obtained under the reference conditions outlined in ISO 8528-1(2005):
Total barometric pressure: 100 Kpa
Air ambient temperature: 25°C (298K)
Relative humidity: 30%
Generating set performance is reduced by approximately 4% for every additional 10° C and/or approximately 1% for every additional
100m in altitude.
2. General description
2.1. Description of the generating set
Oil filler cap/gauge (no. 1)
Fuel tank cap (no. 2)
Fuel tap (no. 3)
Earth connection (No. 4)
Oil filler cap/gauge (no. 1)
Electrical sockets (no. 1)
Sediment bowl (no. 1)
Wing nut (no. 1)
Air filter cover (no. 2)
Wing nut (no. 3)
Nuts (no. 1)
Exhaust silencer (no. 2)
Screw (no. 3)
Drain screw (no. 1)
3. Preparation before starting
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.
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.
Never go near a moving part that is in operation if you have loose clothing or long hair that is
not enclosed in a protective hair net.
Do not try to stop, slow down or impede a moving part when it is in operation.
Starter (No. 5)
Engine switch (no. 6)
Starter–recoil reel handle (no. 7)
Circuit breakers (no. 8)
Figure A
Figure B
Oil drain plug (no. 2)
Figure C
Switches (no. 2)
Figure D
Seal (no. 2)
Figure E
Foam element (no. 4)
Paper element (no. 5)
Figure F
Protective device (no. 4)
Screw (no. 5)
Spark arrester (no. 6)
Figure G
Electrical sockets (no. 9)
Air filter (no. 10)
Exhaust silencer (no. 11)