Using The Generator Set - SDMO Technic 7500 TE C Manuel D'utilisation

3.4. Checking the fuel level
Danger
Check the fuel level on the fuel gauge (fig. A - No. 4). If necessary, fill-up:
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Unscrew the fuel tank filler cap (fig. A - No. 5).
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Fill the tank until the fuel gauge shows "F ", using the funnel and taking care not to spill any fuel.
Only use clean fuel without any water.
Do not overfill the tank (there should not be any fuel in the filler neck).
After filling-up, always check that the fuel tank filler cap is tightly closed.
If any fuel has been spilled, make sure that it has dried out and that any associated fumes have dissolved in the
Attention
atmosphere before starting-up the generator set.
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Screw down the fuel tank filler cap tightly.
3.5. Checking the air filter
Never use petrol or solvents with low flash point for cleaning the air filter element (risk of fire or explosion).
Important
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Unscrew the thumb wheel (fig. D - mark 1) and remove the air filter cover (fig. D - mark 2).
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Remove the nut fastening the filter elements (fig. D - mark 3) then the filter elements (fig. D – mark 4 & 5) and visually check their
condition.
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If necessary, clean or replace the elements (cf. § Cleaning the air filter).
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Carry out refitting following the reverse procedure for removal.
3.6. Checking the starter battery
Never place the battery close to a flame or fire.
Use only insulated tools.
Never use sulphuric acid or acid water to top up the electrolyte level.
Danger
Ensure that the battery (fig. A - No. 13) « - » terminal is connected to the circuit correctly.

4. Using the generator set

Before use:
- make sure you know how to stop the generating set in the event of an emergency,
- make sure you completely understand all the controls and operations.
Warning
To stop the generating set urgently, place the engine switch on « OFF » or « O ».
4.1. Starting-up
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Check that the generating set is earthed (cf. § Earthing the generating set).
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Check the oil level (cf. § Checking the oil level).
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Open the fuel tap (fig. A - No. 6 & fig. C - No. 1).
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Switch the choke (fig. A - No. 8) to the right.
N.B: Do not use the choke when the engine is hot or when the atmospheric temperature is high.
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Turn the ON/OFF key switch (fig. A - No. 9) to the « RUN » position.
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Turn the ON/OFF key switch to the « START » position until the engine starts (Release after 10 seconds max.).
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Release the ON/OFF key switch once the engine has started.
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Switch the choke to the left and wait for the engine temperature to rise before using the generating set.
N.B.: If the engine does not start, release the ON/OFF key switch and wait for 15 seconds before trying again.
4.1.1 Emergency starting
If the electric start-up does not work, start the generating set manually:
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Turn the starting & shut-down key (fig. A - No. 9) clockwise to position « RUN ».
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Gently pull the recoil starter handle (fig. A - No. 10), until a certain amount of resistance is encountered then allow it to return
slowly.
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Swiftly and firmly pull the recoil starter handle, then allow it to return back slowly.
If the engine does not start, repeat the operation until it starts.
Filling with fuel must be carried out when the engine is switched off and as per the safety
instructions (see § Filling with fuel).