6.1
Importance of
maintenance
WARNING
If
maintenance
incorrectly or if a problem is not
resolved
before
generator, this could malfunction
and cause serious or fatal injuries.
Always follow the recommendations and inspection
and maintenance schedules provided in this manual.
Check the state of the generator daily and
immediately replace the worn or damaged parts.
The
following
pages
schedule, inspection and maintenance procedures
that are to be performed with essential manual tools
in order to help you take good care of the generator.
Other maintenance activities that may be more
complex or that require special tools are reserved for
the manufacturer and therefore, not described in this
manual. Always contact the manufacturer for this
type of intervention.
NOTE
Always refer to the manuals of the
relative
manufacturers
components
installed
generator
before
maintenance
alternator, etc.).
WARNING
Failure
to
comply
maintenance
instructions
precautions could cause serious or
fatal injuries. Always follow the
procedures
and
indicated in this manual Do not
perform maintenance that is not
described in this manual; contact
the manufacturer.
is
performed
activating
the
include
a
maintenance
of
the
in
the
performing
(e.g.
engine,
with
the
and
precautions
WARNING
All
the
maintenance
must
only
be
specialised personnel.
The following are the main safety precautions which
the user must comply with. However, since it is
impossible to include all the dangers that could arise
during maintenance, remember that the decision
whether an operation is to be performed is strictly
personal.
Comply
with
the
following
performing maintenance on the generator:
Before operating on the generator, read and
•
understand the contents of this manual.
Learn
and
comply
•
precautions for use of the generator (see the
specific paragraph).
Learn and comply with all the operations
•
intended to set the generator in safety.
Do not perform maintenance or lubrication
•
with
generator
disconnecting switch closed.
Set the generator on a flat surface,
•
disconnect all the utilities and switch the
engine off before proceeding with any
maintenance.
Use adequate tools and any equipment to
•
repair the generator.
Remove all the tools used for maintenance
•
and set them in their relative places before
restarting the generator.
Restore all the protections and safety
•
devices possibly removed and verify they
work
properly
generator.
Be very careful when handling the fuel so as
•
to reduce the risk of fire or explosion.
Only use non-flammable solvents and never
•
gasoline to clean the components.
Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away
•
from all the components that are related to
fuel.
6.MAINTENANCE
GSW
operations
carried
out
by
precautions
when
with
the
safety
ON
and
with
the
before
restarting
the
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