Should any loss or damage be apparent, please contact your CLARKE dealer immediately. GUARANTEE This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
SPECIFICATIONS CLARKE part no 8857860 PG9500ADVES Engine Engine Model SC460 Engine Power 16HP - 10.5kW Fuel Type E10 Unleaded Petrol (87 Octane Rate) Displacement (cc) Starting system Electric & Hand Recoil Fuel tank capacity (Litre) 20 L (Safe Capacity) Fuel consumption 3.3 L/Hr...
GENERAL SAFETY RULES & SYMBOLS SAFETY SYMBOLS Read Instruction manual DANGER - highly before use flammable liquid. Caution - The user should Engine and exhaust be aware of a general become hot during use hazard - DO NOT touch Dangerous voltage. Risk Poisonous fumes - DO of electric shock NOT use in an enclosed...
WORK AREA 1. ALWAYS use in a well ventilated area. 2. ALWAYS position the exhaust outlet away from people. 3. NEVER use indoors or in a confined space. 4. ALWAYS keep children away from the generator. POSITIONING THE GENERATOR 1. ONLY use the folding handles to wheel the generator into position. NEVER use them to lift the generator off the ground.
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3. NEVER use water or any other liquid to clean the generator. 4. ALWAYS ground the generator before using it to maximise safety, see ‘Ground The Generator’ section on page 14. 5. ALWAYS use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) (not included) in highly conductive areas such as metal decking or steel work.
UNPACKING Unpack your generator and check to ensure the following items are present. Should there be any deficiency or damage caused during transit contact your CLARKE dealer immediately. 1 x 8.5kW Petrol Generator 2 x Folding Handle c/w fixings 2 x Axle, Washer & R Clip 1 x Spark Plug Box Spanner &...
ASSEMBLY CAUTION: DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE GENERATOR, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE ASSEMBLY IS UNDERTAKEN BY 2 PERSONS. FITTING THE WHEELS 1. Slide the axle through the wheel and place the washer on the axle on the frame side of the wheel.
FITTING THE FOLDING HANDLES 1. Insert the rubber block in the end of the handle with the hinge bracket. 2. Fit the hinge bracket to the generator frame and secure with M8 washers, nut and bolt. 3. Slide the handle grip onto the end of the handle.
PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION ADDING ENGINE OIL WARNING: THIS GENERATOR IS SOLD WITHOUT OIL INCLUDED. DO NOT ATTEMPT START THE GENERATOR WITHOUT INSTALLING THE CORRECT OIL FIRST. Always check and add the correct engine oil before starting the generator. DO NOT use any special additives.
ADDING FUEL RECOMMENDED FUEL: Only use standard unleaded petrol. DO NOT mix with oil. 1. Check the fuel level on the fuel gauge. The fuel gauge will show as red when you have fuel in the tank turning white as the fuel level decreases.
GROUND THE GENERATOR WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO MAXIMISE SAFETY, THE GENERATOR SHOULD BE PROPERLY GROUNDED BEFORE USE. Ground the generator by tightening the earth grounding terminal on the front control panel against a grounding wire. A generally acceptable grounding wire is a No.
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3. Move the Engine Choke Lever to the ‘CHOKE’ position. FOR ELECTRIC START 1. Insert the key into the ignition. 2. Turn and hold key in the start switch to the ‘Start’ position until the generator starts. NOTE: To prolong the life of the starter components, DO NOT hold the key in the ‘Start’...
FOR MANUAL RECOIL START 1. Firmly grasp the recoil starter handle and pull slowly until increased resistant is felt. 2. Then pull rapidly up. 3. Once the engine has started, move the choke lever to 1/2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly and then fully to the ‘RUN’...
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total starting (max.) watts can be estimated by adding only the items with the highest additional starting (max.) to the total rated watts. Example only: Tool/Appliance Running Watts Additional Starting Watts Refrigerator 1350 Portable Fan Laptop 46 in. Flat Screen TV Light (75 Watts) 1255 Total Running Watts 1350 Highest Starting Watts Total Running Watts:...
The chart below serves as a reference only for the estimated wattage requirements of common electrical devices. However, DO NOT solely reply on this chart as all appliances are built differently, ALWAYS check the wattage listed on the electrical device before consulting this chart: Tool/Appliance Rated (Running) Watts Surge (Starting) Watts Hot Plate...
Proper routine maintenance of the generator will help prolong the life of the machine. Please perform maintenance checks and operations according to the Maintenance Schedule below. If there are any questions about the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, please contact the CLARKE service centre. WARNING: NEVER PERFORM MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS WHILE THE GENERATOR IS RUNNING.
• Change engine oil (see page 21) Yearly • Replace engine air filter (see page 23) • Service fuel valve • Clean and service spark plug and replace if necessary (see page • Inspect muffler (exhaust) and spark arrester (see page 23) •...
CHANGING THE OIL Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation, then every 50 hours thereafter. If running this unit under dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the oil more often. WARNING: HOT OIL MAY CAUSE BURNS. ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE DRAINING THE OIL.
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INSPECTING OR REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG Use spark plug F6TC, BPR4ES or equivalent. Replace the spark plug once every year. This will help the engine start easier and run better. 1. Make sure the generator is off and remove the spark plug wire. 2.
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• If the air filter element has been damaged, replace it with a new one. Contact the CLARKE service centre. 4. Reinstall the air filter element within the casing and reinstall the air filter cover.
Drain fuel. Refuel with fresh treating or draining petrol, or petrol (see page 25-26) refueled with bad petrol Dirty fuel filter Replace fuel filter or contact the CLARKE service department (see page 13) Engine lacks Dirty air filter Check air filter element. power...
(if used) Item plugged in is defective Try a different device. If this does not solve your problem contact the CLARKE service department. STORAGE The generator should be started at least once every seven days and be allowed to run for at least 30 minutes. If this can’t be done and the unit must be stored for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare it for storage.
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• Unscrew the fuel drain plug. • Turn the fuel switch to the ‘ON’ position to open the drain. • Once the fuel has drained, replace the drain plug and turn the fuel switch to the ‘OFF’ position. 2. Start and run the engine until the engine stops from lack of fuel. 3.
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11. If it is not practical to empty the fuel tank and the unit is to be stored for some time, use a commercially available fuel stabiliser added to the petrol to increase the life of the petrol. CLARKE GENERATOR ACCESSORIES Extension Lead - EL16 Generator Plug -...
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ALTERNATOR DIAGRAM Description Description Alternator Assembly Voltage Regulator Rotor Wiring Board Stator Flat Washer Plain Washer Spring Washer Rotor Bar Alternator Bracket Carbon Brush Flange Bolt Flange Bolt Flange Bolt Flange Bolt Lock Nut Alternator End Cover Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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