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3. PREPARATION for STARTING
Wear suitable PPE, suggested but not limited too
3.1. Selection and handling of fuel.
3.1.1. Selection of fuel.
3.1.1.1.
3.1.1.2.
3.1.1.3.
allowed to mix with the fuel, or enter the tank. This can cause serious damage to
the fuel injection pump or the injector nozzle.
3.1.1.4.
expand in hot weather and overflow
3.1.1.5.
3.1.1.6.
3.1.1.7.
engine oil level daily.
3.1.1.8.
surface before starting or refilling the machine.
3.1.1.9.
damage to the engine.
3.1.1.10.
3.1.1.11. This generator is equipped with a low pressure oil switch. This system will
stop the engine automatically when the oil pressure falls below the minimum
pressure required.
3.1.1.12. This helps prevents damage such as bearing seizures etc. However, this
should not be relied upon and the engine oil level should be checked and
topped up if required, daily.
Wear suitable PPE, suggested but not limited too.
Wear suitable PPE, suggested but not limited too
DO NOT refill tank while engine is running or HOT.
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the
engine is refuelled or where the fuel is stored.
Do not overfill the diesel tank and make sure the filler cap is
securely closed after refuelling.
Take care not to spill fuel when refuelling. If any fuel is spilled,
make sure the area is clean and dry before starting the engine.
Only use standard specification diesel, this can be red or white.
Keep dust and water out of the fuel.
When filling the fuel tank from drums, make sure that no dust or water is
Do not overfill. Overfilling can potentially be very dangerous. Diesel can
Always leave a 25mm gap above the fuel level.
Checking the engine oil level.
There is no gauge for oil level. It is the users responsibility to check the
Always check the engine oil level with the generator on a flat, level
If an insufficient amount of engine oil is used, this may cause serious
Do not overfill the engine with oil.
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