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
carry out the maintenance procedures
item
Engine oil
Air filter
Sediment bowl
Spark plug
Spark arrester
Valve clearance
Strainer and petrol tank
Cleaning the generating set
Fuel line
Note: * This procedure should be carried out by one of our registered agents
(1) : Perform air filter maintenance more frequently for operation in dusty locations.
7. Maintenance procedures
7.1. Cleaning the air filter
Never use petrol or solvents with a low flash point for cleaning the air filter element as this could result in a fire or
explosion.
Danger
Remove the wing nut (no. 1, fig. C) attaching the air filter cover (no. 2, fig. C), then remove the latter.
Remove the wing nut attaching the filter.
Remove the assembly consisting of foam (no. 3, fig. C) and paper (no. 4, fig. C) elements, and separate them. Check carefully that
the two elements are not torn or pierced. Replace them if they are damaged.
Foam element (no. 3, fig. C):
A)
Wash the element in a solution of household cleaning product and warm water, then rinse thoroughly, or wash it in non-
flammable solvent or solvent with a high flash point. Leave the element to dry fully.
B) Soak the element in clean engine oil and remove the excess oil. The engine will smoke when it is started for the first time if too
much oil remains in the foam.
Paper element (no. 4, fig. C):
Tap the element lightly several times on a hard surface to remove excess dirt, or send compressed air through the filter, from the
inside outward. Never try to remove dirt using a brush. Replace the element if it is too dirty.
Carry out refitting following the reverse procedure to that used for removal.
7.2. Cleaning the sediment bowl
Switch off the fuel tap (no. 14, fig. A).
Unscrew the plug (no. 1, Fig. D) to drain the fuel.
Refit and tighten the plug (no.1, Fig. D).
Remove the sediment bowl (no. 1, Fig. E) and the seal (no. 2, Fig. E).
Wash the bowl (no. 1, Fig. E) with non-flammable solvent or solvent having a high flash point. Leave to dry fully.
Refit the seal and the bowl.
Tighten the bowl.
Open the fuel tap (no.14, Fig. A) and check that there are no leaks.
at whichever deadline is
reached first
Check the level
Change
Check
Clean
Clean
Check / clean
Clean
Check / adjust
Clean
Check (replace if necessary)
Each time it is
First month
used
or after the
first 20
hours
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Every 2 years (*)
Every 3
Every 6
months or
months or
50 hours
100 hours
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• (1)
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Every 12
months or
300 hours
• (*)
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