Starting The Pg-I 42 Se Generator - unicraft PG-I SE Series Operating Instructions Manual

Step 3: Check the air filter: make sure it is in good condi-
tion and free of dust or dirt. Refer to the motor
manual for access to the filter.
Step 4: Check motor oil level, top up if necessary. Select
the appropriate motor oil depending on the tem-
perature.
Fig. 14: Motor oil as a dependency of temperature
To do this, place the generator on a flat surface.
Clean the area around the filling opening. Re-
move the cap and slowly fill in the oil until the re-
quired level is reached. Never exceed the maxi-
mum filling level!
Close the filling opening tightly with the cap.
Check the oil level before starting the motor.
Step 5: Clean the area around the tank filler neck and fill
the tank with petrol. Use unleaded regular petrol
with a minimum octane rating of 85. Never use
petrol containing more than 10% ethanol.
ATTENTION!
Never fill the tank while the engine is running! The
generator must cool down for at least 2 minutes
before the tank cap is opened.
Open the tank cap slowly to equalize the pressure.
Regularly check the lines, the tank and the cap for
leaks or damage. Replace if necessary.
If the generator is operated at an altitude of more
than 1500 m above sea level, gasoline with at least
85 octane must be used.
The red mark on the fuel filter must not be excee-
ded.
Close the filler opening tightly with the cap. Wipe
up spilled petrol!
PG-I SE Series | Version 1.04

Starting the PG-I 42 SE generator

10 Starting the PG-I 42 SE gene-
rator
ATTENTION!
Never start or stop the engine when electrical
appliances are connected.
Disconnect all electrical appliances from the genera-
tor before starting.
Check that the generator stands horizontally.
ATTENTION!
Make sure that the starter handle puller does not
wind up at high speed. To prevent damage to the
starter device, slowly return the starter handle draw-
bar.
Step 1: Make sure the generator is on a level surface.
Disconnect all electrical loads from the genera-
tor. Never start or stop the generator when
electrical appliances are connected or switched
on.
Step 2: Turn the fuel valve to "ON".
Fig. 15: Open the fuel cock
Step 3: Pull out the choke lever completely.
Fig. 16: Pull out the choke l
NOTE!
The choke does not have to be pulled out to start an
already warm engine.
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