Maintenance Procedures; Cleaning The Air Filter - SDMO NEO 1000 Manuel D'utilisation

7. Maintenance procedures

Before carrying out any maintenance operation:
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Warning
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Only use original parts or equivalent parts to prevent damage to the generating set
7.1. Checking bolts, nuts and screws
To prevent faults or breakdowns, carefully check all the nuts, bolts and screws on a daily basis.
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Inspect the entire generating set before and after each use.
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Tighten any loose nuts or bolts.
The cylinder head bolts must be tightened by a specialist. Refer to the agent for your region.
Warning
7.2. Renewing the motor oil
Adhere to the environment protection guidelines (see § Protecting the environment) and drain the oil into an appropriate
container.
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Open the inspection cover (fig. A – ,o. 2).
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With the engine still warm, remove the filler and draining plug (fig. B – no. 2).
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Gently tilt the generating set to empty the oil into the appropriate container.
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After complete draining, fill it with the recommended oil (see § Specifications), check the level.
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Refit the filler and draining plug (fig. B – no. 2).
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Check for oil leakage.
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Wipe any oil traces with a clean cloth.
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Close the inspection cover.
7.3. Cleaning the fuel strainer
Danger
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Close the fuel tap (fig. A – no.3)
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Remove the fuel tank cap and the strainer (fig. C – no.2).
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With a low pressure dry air gun, from outside blow air inwards on to the strainer.
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Rinse with clean fuel.
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Put back the strainer in place and carefully screw back the fuel tank cap.

7.4. Cleaning the air filter

Never use petrol or flammable solvents for cleaning the air filter element (risk of fire or explosion).
Important
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Remove the inspection cover (fig. A – no. 2).
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Remove the filter cover (fig. D – no. 1).
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Remove the filter element (fig. D – no. 2) and check the type of clogging:
Dry clogging:
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Use a low-pressure dry compressed air gun to blow from the inside of the filter element out, moving from the top to the bottom
until there is no more dust.
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Check the condition of the filter element: replace it if it is at all damaged.
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Refit the filter element and its cover.
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Put back the inspection cover.
Moist/oily clogging:
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Replace the filter element.
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Refit the filter element and its cover.
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Put back the inspection cover.
switch off the generating set
disconnect the cap(s) from the spark plug(s),
disconnect the starter battery (if fitted).
Do not smoke, or create sparks. Keep away from open flames. Check for absence of leakage, wipe
out any fuel traces and ensure that the vapours are cleared-up before starting the generating set.