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INVERTER GENERATOR USER MANUAL Model:IG10SI 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.
1.SAFETY INFORMATION distance with constructions and other 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.
3. C OMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION CHOKE LEVER SPARK PLUG FUEL CAP VENT LEVER MAINTENANCE COVER MUFFLER FUEL CAP AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE COVER STARTER GRIP ENGINE SWITCH CONTROL PANEL <<07>>...
3.1) Control Panel 3.2) ECON. SW (Economy control switch): “ON”( ● When the economy control switch is turned to “ON”( ),the engine keeps running at idle state automatically when the electrical appliance is disconnected,and it will return to the proper speed with the requirement of electrical load.
NOTE ■ When a high load electrical appliance is connected instantaneously, in order to reduce voltage change, turn the economy control switch to the ( )position. “OFF” ■ operation, turn the economy control switch to the ( )position. “OFF” ■ Connect both load and load, turn the...
4. PRE- OPERATION CHECK NOTE ■ Using non-detergent or 2-stroke oil could shorten the engine’s working life. WARNING ■ Using the high quality engine oil with strong detergents Be sure the generator is on the leveled surface and the generator is stopped. ■...
FUEL CAP NOTE OPEN UPPER LIMIT MARK ■ Before the engine oil reduces below the safety margin, low oil alert system will close the engine automatically The oil alert indicator light will be on. ■ To avoid the inconvenience caused by unexpected stopping, it is still advisable to Fuel capacity: 3.8L check the engine oil level regularly.
4.3) Check Air Cleaner Check the air cleaner element to be sure it is clean and in good condition. a. Loosen the air cleaner maintenance cover screws, and remove the cover. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT AIR CLEANER AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE COVER COVER c.R emove the air cleaner cover.
5. STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE ■ When transporting generator, turn the fuel cap vent lever to the position. “OFF” NOTE ■ Before starting engine, disconnect load with receptacle. ■ Fueling at the first time, refueling, or storing for a long time, the engine switch should firstly be opened for ten or twenty seconds and then require additional pull 10-20 times, in order to the enough fuel enter into...
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NOTE 5.5) After starting and warming up the engine, ■ Do not move the choke lever to turn the choke lever to position. “CLOSED” “OPEN” position, when engine is hot or ambient temperature is high. CHOKE LEVER 5.4) Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull quickly toward arrow as shown below.
6. GENERATOR USE screw of carburetor. If the generator always operates at altitude above 1,000 meters, contact with an authorized Cobra servicing to modify the carburetor. Generator output power should be modified according to the altitude and ambient WARNING temperature. The correction factor refers to 13-1.
WARNING 6.1) DC Application ● For continuous operation, do not exceed the The DC receptacle, 15-30V under no-load condition, rated out-put power of generator. may be used for charging 12V battery only. ● Do not make parallel connection with other NOTE generators.
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WARNING WARNING ● ● In order to avoid producing the spark at the The battery can release the explosive gases. terminals of battery, connect the charging Keep the battery away from spark/fire. cable firstly to the battery terminals, and then Charge the battery in ventilated condition.
circuit protector, remove load firstly, and then reset the protector after a few minutes. OVERLOAD INDICATOR LIGHT(RED) OUTPUT INDICATOR LIGHT (GREEN) PLUG NOTE ■ Confirm all electrical appliances are in DC protector good working condition before connecting them to the generator. If an electrical 6.2) AC applications appliance becomes abnormal, sluggish, or stops suddenly, shut off the generator...
indicator light (red) is on. The AC power will be 6.4) Oil alert system switched off, but engine is still running. If the overload indicator light (red) is on, disconnect The oil alert system is designed to prevent engine the electrical appliances firstly, press and hold the damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil rest button 1s.
7. STOPPING THE ENGINE 7.3) Turn the fuel cap vent lever to the“OFF” position. FUEL CAP VENT LEVER To stop the engine in an emergency, turn the engine switch to the position. “OFF” 7.1) Switch off the connected electrical appliances, and pull out their plugs.
The exhaust contains dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are poisonous carbon monoxide gas. mechanically proficient. Refer to Cobra manual for Use genuine Cobra or equivalent quality service procedures. (3) For commercial use, long hours of operation to components to replace the wear components.
8.1.3) Drain dirty oil into a container thoroughly. OIL FILLER HOLE 8.1.4) Refill the recommended oil and check the oil level. 8.1.5) Reinstall the oil filler cap. 8.1.6) Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the UPPER LEVEL cover screw. OIL FILLER AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE COVER NOTE...
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WARNING Do not use petrol or low ignition point solvents for cleaning. They are flammable and explosive under certain conditions. NOTE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT Never run the generator without air cleaner, otherwise that result in engine abrasion rapidly. AIR CLEANER 8.2.1) Loosen the air cleaner maintenance cover COVER screws, and remove the cover.
8.2.5)Reinstall the air cleaner element and cover. 8.2.6)Reinstall the maintenance cover, and tighten HANDLE BAR the screws. SPARK PLUG CAP 8.3) Spark Plug Service Recommendation spark plug: CR7HSA, A5RTC Check the spark plug gap and clean the carbon deposition at the bottom of the spark plug. 8.3.1) Loosen the spark plug maintenance cover screws, and remove the cover.
8.3.6) Measure the spark plug gap with a feeler gauge. The normal value:0.6-0.7mm(0.024- 8.4) Spark Arrester Maintenance 0.028in). Adjust the gap by bend one of the electrode carefully. WARNING 8.3.7) Reinstall the spark plug carefully, by hand, to avoid cross-threading. A new spark plug should be tightened 1/2 turn with a spanner.
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8.4.2)Take off the spark arrester from the muffle after 8.4.4)Reinstall the spark arrester and muffle the engine cool down. guard. 8.4.3)Remove carbon deposits of the spark arrester using a brush. If the spark arrester is wear, replace it. <<26>>...
9.TRANSPORTING/STORING Storing for a long period: Avoid fuel spilling during transporting or temporary storing, both the engine switch and the 9.1) Make sure the storage area without excessive humidity and dust. fuel cap vent lever should turn to “OFF’ position, and the generator should place in normal 9.2) Drain off the fuel.
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b. Turn the engine switch to “ON” position, and STARTER GRIP loosen the carburetor drain screw to discharge 9.3) Change the engine oil. 9.4) Remove the spark plug, and pour a tablespoon of clean engine oil(10~20ml)into the cylinder. Revolve the engine several times to distribute the oil,and reinstall the c.
Clean, readjust gap Is the spark plug in good and dry the spark plug. condition? Is the DC circuit Push the DC circuit Replace it if necessary protector ON? protector ON. Contact with an authorized Cobra dealer <<29>>...
13.2) Noise and Access Noise emission measure according to ISO 8528-10, work room, the other sources of noise, etc, i.e. the EN ISO 3744, European Directive 2000/14/EC with number of machines and other adjacent amendment 2005/88/EC processes, and the length of time for which an operator is exposed to the noise.
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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