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3.4. Checking the fuel level
Danger
Unscrew the fuel tank cap (fig. A - No. 4).
Visually check the level of fuel. If necessary, fill with fuel:
Fill the fuel tank using a funnel, taking care not to spill any fuel.
Use only clean fuel, free from water.
Do not overfill the tank (there should not be any fuel in the filler neck).
After filling, always ensure that the filler cap is properly tightened.
If any fuel has been spilt, make sure that it has dried and that any vapours have cleared before starting up the
Important
generating set.
Screw the fuel tank plug carefully back on.
3.5. Checking the air filter
Never use petrol or flammable solvents for cleaning the air filter element (risk of fire or explosion).
Important
Remove the air filter cover nut (fig. D - No. 1) and the air filter cover (fig. D - No. 2).
Remove the wing nut (fig. D - No. 3), then remove the filter elements (fig. D - No. 4 & 5) and visually check their condition.
Clean or replace the elements if necessary (see the Cleaning the air filter section).
Refit following the reverse procedure for removal.
4. Using the generator set
Before use:
To switch off the generating set instantly, move the control or the on/off key to "OFF" or "O".
Warning
4.1. Starting-up
Check that the generating set is connected to the ground (see § Earthing the generating set).
Tilt the noise deflector (fig. A - No. 14) forwards.
Open the fuel tap (fig. A - No. 5).
Bring the choke lever (fig. A - No. 7) to «
N.B: Do not use the choke when the engine is hot or when the atmospheric temperature is high.
Set the on/off switch (fig. A - No. 8) to «
Pull the recoil starter handle once (fig. A - No. 9) gently until it engages and let it return gently to its initial position.
Then give the recoil starter a swift and strong pull to start the engine.
Gently bring the choke lever to «
Refit the noise deflector.
If the engine does not start, repeat the operation until the engine starts by gradually opening the choke.
Filling up with fuel must be carried out when the engine is stopped and in accordance with
safety instructions (see. § Filling with fuel).
- make sure you know how to stop the generating set in the event of an emergency,
- make sure you completely understand all the controls and operations.
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