5. Safety features
5.1. Oil cut-out
If there is no oil in the engine sump or if the oil pressure is low, the oil safety mechanism automatically stops the engine to prevent any
damage.
If this occurs, check the engine oil level and top it up if necessary before looking for any other cause of the problem.
5.2. Circuit breaker
The set's electrical circuit is protected by one or more magnetothermal, differential or thermal cut-out switches. In the event of an
overload and/or short circuit, the supply of electrical energy may be cut.
If necessary, replace the circuit breakers in the generating set with circuit breakers with identical nominal ratings and specifications.
6. Maintenance schedule
6.1. Reminder of use
The maintenance operations to be carried out are described in the maintenance schedule. The interval for this is supplied as a guide
and for generating sets operating with fuel and oil which conform to the specifications given in this manual.
If the generating set is used under extreme conditions, the interval between the maintenance operations must be shortened.
6.2. Maintenance table
Component
Fastenings
Engine oil
Screen filter
Air filter
Spark arrester
Spark plug
Generating set
Valves*
Combustion chamber*
* Operation(s) to be entrusted to one of our agents.
In case of use in dusty areas, clean the air filter more frequently.
7. Maintenance procedures
7.1. Checking bolts, nuts and screws
To prevent faults or breakdowns, carefully check all the nuts, bolts and screws on a daily basis.
Inspect the entire generating set before and after each use.
Tighten any loose nuts or bolts.
Danger: The cylinder head bolts must be tightened by a specialist. Refer to the agent for your region.
7.2. Renewing the engine oil
Follow the environment protection instructions (see § Protecting the environment) and drain the oil into a suitable container.
With the engine still hot, place a suitable container under the oil drain screw (fig. A - No. 3 & fig. B - No. 1), and then remove the oil
filler gauge plug (fig. A - No. 2 & fig. B - No. 2) and the oil drain screw.
N.B.: If necessary, a second oil filler plug (fig. B - No. 4), but without gauge, is available on the other side of the engine.
After complete draining, screw the oil drain screw back on.
Top up with recommended oil (see § Specifications) then check the level (see § Checking the oil level).
Refit and tighten the oil filler gauge plug.
After filling, check that there are no oil leaks, wipe away any traces of oil with a clean cloth.
Operations to be
carried out on
Each time it is
st
reaching the 1
used
due date
Check
Check the level
Change
Clean
Check
Clean
Replace
Check
Clean
Check - Clean
Clean
Have checked*
Have checked*
Every
year
or
Every 50 hours
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•
•
•
•
•
Every
Every
year
or
or
Every 100 hours
Every 200 hours
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•
•
•
16
year
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•*
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