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INVERTER GENERATOR USER MANUAL Model:IG32ESI 4-Stroke Engine...
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Correct and safe operation will guarantee your safety and extend the working life of generator. ● Cobra will continuously innovate and develop its products both in design and quality. The content of this manual may have minor difference from the updated product. Please contact your supplier for further support.
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CONTENT Stop the engine RESET Hour-meter...
1.SAFETY INFORMATION electrical appliances at least. To ensure personal and property safety, please • Place the generator on the leveled surface, in carefully read the following information. order to avoid overturning or spilling fuel. • Children and pets should be keep away the WARNING operation area.
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HANDLE FUEL CAP CONTROL PANEL WHEEL MAINTENANCE BATTERY STARTER GRIP COVER AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE COVER MAINTENANCE COVER MUFFLER <<07>>...
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Hour meter DC Terminal DC Protector Indicator Lights ECON. SW Fuel Switch Engine Switch AC Receptacle Ground Terminal <<08>>...
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3.4) Hour-meter • Press the “DISP” button to display the voltage/ frequency of output, the engine speed and cumulative working time. • Press the “DISP” button, the back-light of hour- meter will be on, and it will be off without operating the button for 10S.
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FUEL CAP NOTE OPEN • Before the engine oil reduces below the safety margin, low oil alert system will close the engine automatically. The oil alert indicator light red will UPPER LIMIT MARK be on. THE HIGHEST • To avoid the inconvenience caused by FUEL LEVEL unexpected stopping, t is still advisable to check...
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4.3) Check Air Cleaner Check the air cleaner element to be sure it is clean and in good condition. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT a. Loosen the air cleaner maintenance cover screws, and remove the cover. COVER SCREW AIR CLEANER COVER NOTE Do not run engine without the air AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE...
5. STARTING THE ENGINE For some models, the generator provides three ■ means to starting the engine: recoil starter, local electrical starting, wireless remote electrical starting. NOTE Before starting engine, disconnect load with ■ AC receptacle. Fueling at the first time, refueling, or storing ■...
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STARTER GRIP NOTE When the engine switch turn to “RUN/REMOTE” position, the engine will enter the stand-by starting mode. Starting the engine within 15min, otherwise, the mode will be ineffective. If the generator re-enters the stand-by starting mode again, the engine switch should be return to “STOP”, and then turn to “RUN/REMOTE”.
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NOTE NOTE Engine switch should not stay “START” position more • If the generator stops and can not restart, than 1 seconds during starting. check the oil level firstly. • If the oil alert indicator light (red) is on during Wireless remote electrical starting the generator running, add oil.
6. GENERATOR USE 1 000 meters contact an authorized Cobra servicing to modify the carburetor WARNING Generator output power should be modified according to the altitude and ambient Be sure to ground the generator when the temperature The correction factor refers to connected electrical appliance is grounded.
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6.1) DC Application WARNING • For continuous operation, do not exceed the The DC receptacle, 15-30V under no load condition, may be used for charging 12V battery only. rated out-put power of generator. NOTE • Do not make parallel connection with other In DC operation, turn the to the ECON SW...
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WARNING The battery can release the explosive gases. Keep the battery away from spark/fire. Charge the battery in a ventilated condition. Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid that will cause severe burn of skin and eyes. Therefore it is necessary to wear the protective clothing and mask.
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NOTE • While using the AC power, you can use the DC power at the same time. • Overload indicator light is on, disconnect load, press “RESET” button to recover the output of generator. OVERLOAD INDICATOR LIGHT(RED) 6.2) AC applications PLUG 6.2.1) Start engine and make sure the output indicator light (green) is on.
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6.3) Output and Overload Indicator 6.4) Oil alert system In normal operating, output indicator light The oil alert system is designed to prevent engine (green) will remain on. damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase. Before the oil level in the If the generator is overload (over 2.6kVA), or the crankcase falls below a safe limit, the oil alert connected appliance has short-circuited, the output...
7. STOPPING THE ENGINE To stop the engine in an emergency, turn the engine switch to the position immediately. “STOP” 7.1) Switch off the connected electrical appliances, and remove their plugs. STOP RUN/REMOTE START 7.3) Turn the fuel switch to the position.
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The exhaust contains dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are poisonous carbon monoxide gas. mechanically proficient. Refer to Cobra manual for service procedures. Use genuine Cobra or equivalent quality components to replace the wear components.
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8.1.3)Place oil collection pan under oil drain plug. 8.1.4)Remove the oil drain plug, and drain oil into the oil collection pan completely. 8.1.5) Reinstall the oil drain plug. OIL RULER BOLT OIL FILLER OIL POT COVER SCREW UPPER LEVEL Oil Capacity: 0.6L OIL FILLER HOLE AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE COVER...
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NOTE For conforming to the environment requirement, the used oil will be put into a sealed container and then be transported to the service station for recycler. Do COVER SCREW not throw it into the trash or pour it on the ground. 8.2) Air Cleaner Service A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow into the carburetor.Clean and maintain the air cleaner...
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8.2.3) Take out the air cleaner element, and clean it with non- flammable or high flash point 8.3) Spark Plug Service solvent, then dry it. 8.2.4) Soak the air cleaner element in the clean Recommendation spark plug: NGK BPR7ES or engine oil, and squeeze out the redundant Torch F7TC oil.
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8.3.6) Reinstall the spark plug cap 8.3.2) Take off the spark plug with the spark plug spanner. 8.3.7) Reinstall the spark plug maintenance cover. 8.3.3) Visual inspection the spark plug. Fit a new one if its insulator is cracked or chipped. NOTE Clean it with a wire brush if the spark plug is •...
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8.4.3)Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester. If the spark arrester is worn, replace it. 8.4.4)Reinstall the spark arrester and muffler guard. 8.5 Replace battery and fuse 8.4.2)Take off the spark arrester from the For some models, fitted with electrical starting muffler after the engine cool down.
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NOTE 8.5.6) Hook the battery belt, and reinstall the When the engine is running, the battery will be cover. ■ charge by the charging system of generator. The battery will remain charged in storage for a ■ long period. For using other charging system, the charging current should be less than 0.15 amperes (c: battery rated capacity) .
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9.TRANSPORTING/STORING Storing for a long period: Avoid fuel spilling during transporting or temporary 9.1) Make sure the storage area without storing, the engine switch should turn to “OFF’ position, excessive humidity and dust. and the generator should place in normal operating 9.2) Drain off the fuel.
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STARTER GRIP b Turn the fuel switch to “ON” position, and loosen the carburetor drain screw to discharge Petrol inside of carburetor. 9.3) Change new oil while engine is still warm from operation. 9.4) Remove the spark plug, and pour a tablespoon of clean engine oil(10~20ml)into c.
Is the spark plug in good condition? Replace it if necessary Is the DC circuit Push the DC circuit protector OFF? protector ON. If the engine still does not start, contact with an Contact with an authorized Cobra dealer authorized Cobra dealer <<29>>...
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Parameters DC Output 12V/5A Fuel Tank Volume Model DJ170F 7.4L 4-stroke, overhead valve, Continuous Running Time Type 7.0h single cylinder, forced-air cooling Fuel Consumption Engine Displacement 490g/kW.h 208ml -20 ~40 Bore*Stroke 70.0mm*54.0mm Working Ambient Temperature Max. Altitude Compression Ratio 8.5:1 1000m...
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13. APPENDIX NOTE: Relative humidity 60% correction factorC- 13.1) Environment Correction 0.01; The standard condition of rated power output: Relative humidity 80% correction factorC -0.02; Altitude:0m Relative humidity 90% correction factorC- Ambient temperature:25 C 0.03; Relative humidity 100% correctionfactorC- Relative humidity:30% 0.04;...
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13.2) Noise and Access Noise emission measure according to ISO 8528-10, operator is exposed to the noise. Also the EN ISO 3744, European Directive 2000/14/EC with permissible exposure level can vary from county. amendment 2005/88/EC This information, however, will enable the user of the machine to make a better evaluation of the Model of generator set: HY30i hazard and risk.
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Please contact your retailer for any service related issues in the first instance. As appropriate you may be referred to another Cobra dealer who is professionally trained to complete service work as necessary. The Cobra dealer list is available at cobragarden.co.uk or contact 0115 986 2161 for assistance.
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We herewith declare, Cobra Garden Machinery Henton & Chattell Ltd, London Road, Nottingham NG2 3HW United Kingdom that the following machine complies with the appropriate basic safety and health requirements of the EC Directive based on its design and type, as brought into circulation by us.
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Cobra Garden Machinery Henton and Chattell Ltd, London Road, Nottingham NG2 3HW UK...
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