Checking The Spark Plug; Storing The Generating Set; Troubleshooting - SDMO NEO 1000 Manuel D'utilisation

7.5. Checking the spark plug

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Open the spark plug access cover (fig. A – No.12 & fig. E – No. 1) and fit the spark plug with the help of a plug spanner (supplied).
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Check the condition of the spark plug:
If the electrodes are worn out or if the insulator is cracked
or chipped:
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Replace the spark plug.
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Fit the new spark plug and hand screw it so as not to
cross-thread
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With a plug spanner, tighten 1/2turn after the plug
seating to compress the washer.
7.6. Cleaning the generating set
Cleaning with a water jet is not recommended.
Cleaning with high pressure cleaning equipment is forbidden.
Attention
To clean the generating set:
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Remove all dust and debris from around the exhaust
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Clean the generating set, particularly the alternator and engine air inlets and outlets, using a cloth and brush.
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Check the general condition of the generating set and replace any faulty parts

8. Storing the generating set

In case of prolonged non-usage of the generating set, carry out storage operations in accordance with the guidelines given below.
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Remove the carburetor draining screw and drain the fuel completely into an appropriate container.
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Run the engine till it stops due to lack of fuel.
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Close the fuel tank aeration pointer (fig. C – no. 1,
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Renew the engine oil.
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Remove the spark plug (fig. E – no. 2) and pour around 15ml of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug opening.
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Refit the spark plug.
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Pull the recoil starter handle 3 to 4 times (fig. A – no. 7) to completely drain-out the carburetor and distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
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Clean the exterior of the generating set and cover it with the protection cover in order to protect it from dust.
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Store the generating set in a clean and dry spot.

9. Troubleshooting

Problems
Load connected to the generating set while starting.
Fuel tank aeration pointer in
The engine does
Insufficient fuel level
not start
Fuel feed system blocked or elusive
Air filter blocked
Ventilation openings blocked
The engine
stops
Overload indicator (fig. A – no. 11) turned on: overload.
Defective device power supply cord.
No electric
Defective electrical socket.
current
Defective alternator.
O F F ) and the fuel valve (fig. A – no. 3).
O F F
Probable cause
O O F F F position F
Or else:
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Clean the plug with a metallic brush.
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With a shim, check the gap of the electrodes: It should
be between 0.7 to 0.8mm.
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Check condition of the washer.
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Fit the spark plug and hand screw it so as not to cross-
thread.
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With a plug spanner, tighten 1/8 – 1/4 turn after the
plug seating to compress the washer.
Disconnect the load
Place the pointer in
Fill-up fuel (see § Filling with fuel)
Check, repair or replace.*
Clean the air filter
Clean the suction and discharge guards
Eliminate the overload and wait for 30sec before
restarting.
Change the cord.
Check, repair or replace.*
Check, repair or replace.*
* Operation(s) to be entrusted to one of our agents.
Possible solutions
O O N position (fig. C – no. 1) N