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SERVICE – NOTES ON MAINTENANCE
Oil replacement
• Warm up engine on level ground
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• Remove fi ller cap (12)
• Open drain plug (7) and let oil drain completely into
a pan placed under the engine.
• Check gaskets, replace if required. Refi t drain plug
and refi ll engine with clean oil.
• Replace fi ller cap.
Spark plug inspection
• Disconnect the spark plug cap, and remove any dirt
from around the spark plug area.
• Remove spark plug (14) with the plug spanner sup-
plied.
• Inspect the spark plug. It should be a tan colour.
• Measure the gap (distance contact point) with a suit-
able gauge. The gap should be 0,7 - 0,8 mm. Cor-
rect the gap, if necessary, by carefully bending the
side electrode.
• Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are worn, or
if the insulator is cracked or chipped.
• Install the spark plug carefully, by hand, to avoid
cross-threading.
• Place the spark plug with correct torque: 20 Nm.
• Attach the spark plug cap.
Air fi lter cleaning
• Unscrew the air fi lter cover (18).
• Remove fi lter element and wash well in solvent.
• Pour a small amount of oil onto the fi lter element and
gently squeeze out any excess oil.
• Replace the fi lter element and air fi lter cover.
• Be sure the fi lter cover seals properly all around.
Do not run the engine without the air fi lter ele-
ment in place.
Never place a wet fi lter (with solvent) on the
machine.
Fuel tap
• To remove the fuel tap fi lter, simply undo the cup at
the bottom of the fuel tank
• Use a small spanner to remove the tap
• Clean and wash out the fi lter and cup, and replace.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Basic checks
• Make sure you have plenty of fuel
• Make sure the fuel tap is on
• Make sure the engine-switch is on
• Make sure the oil level is correct
• Remove spark plug, connect spark plug lead and
earth it to the generator. Pull starter cord gently and
look for a spark. If there is no spark, replace spark
plug.
Spark plug is OK, but engine still won't start
• Check fuel tap fi lter is clean
• Check fuel line is clear
• Check carburetor is not clogged
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Engine will not start
• Clean or replace spark plug
• Check ignition system – if faulty, contact your serv-
ice centre
• Check compression – if low, contact your service
centre
• Check for loose cylinder head – tighten bolts
• Check for damaged cylinder head gasket – replace
if necessary
CLEANING
Clean the housing regularly with a soft cloth, prefer-
ably every time it is used. Keep the air vents free of
dust and dirt.
Remove stubborn dirt with a soft rag moistened in
soapy water. Do not use any solvents such as petrol,
alcohol, ammonia, etc. as such substances can dam-
age the plastic parts.
STORAGE (LONG TERM)
• Drain fuel tank, fuel tap, carburetor bowl and carbu-
retor
• Pour 1 cup of engine oil into the fuel tank and shake
the generator to spread the oil around the tank.
Drain excess oil.
• Remove spark plug and pour in 1 spoonful of engine
oil, pull the starter cord several times with the starter
switch OFF. Replace spark plug.
• Pull on the starter cord until you feel compression
and stop.
• Clean the generators exterior and coat with rust in-
hibitor.
• Place the generator on fl at ground and cover with a
clean dry cloth.
FAULTS
If a fault arises through wear in an element, please con-
tact the service address shown on the warranty card.
A drawing of the spare parts that may be obtained is
included at the end of these operating instructions.
ENVIRONMENT
To prevent damage during transport, the appliance is
delivered in a solid packaging which consists largely
of reusable material. Therefore please make use of
options for recycling the packaging.
NOISE/VIBRATION INFORMATION
Measured in accordance with EN 60745-2-11 the sound
pressure level of this tool is <91,7 dB(A) and the sound
power level is <102,7 dB(A) (standard deviation: 3 dB),
and the vibration is <8,2 m/s2 (hand-arm method).
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that this
product is in conformity with the following standards or
standardized documents: EN 60745-1, EN 61029-2-3,
EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-
3-3, in accordance with the regulations 2006/42/EC,
2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2011/65/EU.
WARRANTY
Read the terms of warranty on the separate warranty
card which is enclosed.
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