WPE DIESEL GENERATORS
FIRST 20 HOURS
Change oil
Drain fuel tank
Adjust valve clearance for intake & exhaust
valves*
Lap intake & exhaust valves*
MONTHLY
Check battery fluid
Check air filter
EVERY 100 HOURS OR 3 MONTHS
Chain oil
Clean oil filter
EVERY 300 HOURS OR 6 MONTHS
Tighten head bolts on engine*
Replace oil filter
Replace air filter
Clean fuel filter
Check fuel injection pump*
Check fuel injection nozzle*
Check fuel pipe
Adjust valve clearance for intake & exhaust
valves*
EVERY 1000 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
Replace fuel filter
Lap intake & exhaust valves*
Replace piston rings*
EVERY 3 YEARS
Replace fuel line*
* Special tools or skills are required - please do not attempt
yourself - consult Technical Support on 44(0)1942 715 407.
Changing engine oil (Every 100Hrs)
Remove the oil filler cap. Remove the drain plug and drain
the used oil while the engine is still warm. The oil drain
plug is located on the bottom of the engine block next
to the oil filter. Tighten the drain plug and refill with the
recommended oil 10W30 Non or part synthetic.
Cleaning the oil filter (Every 300 hours)
Undo the 10mm bolt and Remove the oil filter (located
at the bottom of the engine block next to the oil drain
plug). Clean with water or petrol and DO NOT use any
detergents.
Changing the air cleaner element (every 300 hours)
Do not wash the air cleaner element with detergent
because this is a dry type element use water or petrol.
Allow to dry fully before replacing it.
Never start the engine without the element, or with a
defective element. Change the element in time
Cleaning and replacing the fuel filter (Every 300
hours)
The fuel filter also has to be cleaned regularly to insure
maximum engine efficiency .
1. Drain the fuel (diesel) from the fuel tank.
2. Loosen the small clips on the hoses. Remove fuel
filter and Wash through thoroughly with diesel fuel
(ONLY). Remove the lock nut, end cap and diffuser
discs and clean the carbon deposit.
3. If using diesel with dye, Filters MUST be changed
every 100 hours or 1 month. Fuel injections system
MUST be cleaned every 300 hours.
Checking and replenishing battery fluid and charging
and battery (Monthly)
This diesel engine uses a 12v battery. The battery fluid will
be lost through continuous charging and discharging.
Before starting , check for physical damage to the
battery and also the electrolyte level, and replenish
with distilled water up to the upper mark if necessary.
When actual damage is discovered , replace the battery
immediately. Batteries are covered by 12 months
warranty from the original date of purchase.
STORAGE
If your generator should be stored in long time, the
following preparation should be made.
1. Operate the diesel engine about 10 minutes with NO
load and stop it.
2. Wait approx. 10 mins when the engine is still warm,
drain engine oil out, then refill new 10W30 engine oil.
3. Pull out the red plug on the cylinder head cover of
diesel engine and add 2ml of lubricate oil in cylinder,
and finally put the red plug back it to original place.
4. Maintenance of starting position
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Manual starting (Open Frame Type Only)
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Put the lever to the 'RUN' position
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Press the red pressure-reduce handle (non-
compression position), pull the recoil handle 2-3
times. (Don't start diesel engine).
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STORAGE
WARNING