Procedures During Operation - Shindaiwa DGK180F Owner's And Operator's Manual

9-3. Procedures during Operation

(1) Checks after Startup
 Make sure that all meters and indicators are in normal status.
(Refer to section "5. Equipment".)
 Check that there is no abnormal vibration or noise.
 Check that the exhaust gas color is normal. When operation is normal, the exhaust gas
should be colorless or slightly bluish.
< Note >
 If abnormal, stop using this generator and request authorized distributor where the generator
was purchased to repair the generator.
(2) Adjustment during Operation
During load operation, check the voltmeter and finely adjust voltage using the voltage regulator
dial.
 Bleeding air from the fuel system when the engine stops due to running out of fuel.
1
Add fuel to the generator.
2
Set the ACCESSORY switch ON, activate the
electromagnetic pump.Please do not start the
engine.
3
Loosen the air bleeder plug of the fuel filter
sufficiently, and operate the priming pump until the
fuel comes out.
4
Tighten the air bleeder plug and operate the priming
pump 10 times or more until the fuel filter is filled
with fuel.
5
Wait for approximately 1 minute, and loosen the air
bleeder plug to remove the air from the fuel filter.
6
Repeat Steps 3 through 5 at least 3 times until air does not come out from the air bleeder
plug.
7
Securely tighten the air bleeder plug, and wipe off the fuel spread around.
8
Set the ACCESSORY switch to OFF, and use the safety cap to cover it.
9
Start the engine. If the engine does not start at this time, repeat the procedure from Step 4.
< Note >
 Turn the throttle switch to IDLING, start the engine and check that the air is completely bled
from the system. If air bleeding is not complete, engine rotation will not be stable. In that case,
repeat the air bleeding operation.
 Be careful not to over-tighten the air bleeder plug.
 Always be sure to wipe up any spilled fuel.
Air bleeder plug tightening torque
7.9 – 11.7 N･m
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Air Bleeder Plug
Priming Pump
Fuel Filter
(Main)