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- Page 1 GENERATOR MODEL NO: FG3005 PART NO: 8857707 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0413...
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Page 2: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Generator. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............2 GUARANTEE ................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ............4 Work area ................4 Positioning the generator ........... 4 Fire prevention ..............4 Prevention of electric shock ..........5 Additional safety rules for generators ....... 5 SAFETY SYMBOLS .............. -
Page 4: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: EXHAUST FUMES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF INHALED WORK AREA • Always use in a well ventilated area. • Always position the exhaust outlet away from people. • Never use indoors or in a confined space. •... -
Page 5: Prevention Of Electric Shock
5. Never smoke whilst refuelling and avoid smoking or using a naked flame near the generator. 6. Never start the engine if there is spilled fuel. Any spillage must be wiped clean and the generator allowed to dry before attempting to start the engine. -
Page 6: Safety Symbols
SAFETY SYMBOLS Caution - The user should be aware of a general hazard Dangerous Voltage Flammable Hot Surface - Do not touch Poisonous fumes - Do not use the generator in an enclosed space. Read Instruction manual before use. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com... -
Page 7: Generator Overview
GENERATOR OVERVIEW NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION Fuel level gauge 10 AC plug sockets (2 x 230V) Fuel tank cap 11 Dipstick Engine on/off switch 12 Drain plug Power Indicator 13 Starting handle Voltmeter 14 Air filter AC breaker 15 Fuel supply valve DC reset Button 16 Muffler DC 12V outlet... -
Page 8: Unpacking And Assembly
Inside the box there should be. The Generator, Spark Plug Box Spanner, Tommy Bar and 12 Volt DC Battery Charging Lead If any are missing or have been damaged in transit, speak to your Clarke dealer immediately. BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR IMPORTANT: Generators should ALWAYS be earthed. -
Page 9: Checking The Engine Oil Level
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING: TO CARRY OUT THIS CHECK, PLACE THE GENERATOR ON LEVEL GROUND WITH THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF (O). WARNING: TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH ANY HOT PARTS OF THE GENERATOR WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL. 1. -
Page 10: Checking The Fuel Level
CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL 1. Check the fuel level on the fuel gauge (located on the top of the generator). The fuel gauge will show as red when you have fuel in the tank turning white as the fuel level decreases. -
Page 11: Using Your Generator
USING YOUR GENERATOR STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Remove all connections from the AC sockets. 2. Set the breaker to the off position. 3. Turn the fuel supply valve to the ‘on’ position. 4. If you are starting the generator ‘cold’, set the choke lever to the ON position. - Page 12 5. Set the engine switch to ‘I’ 6. Pull the starting handle lightly until you start to feel resistance and then pull up sharply to start the generator. NOTE: You may have to do this more than once. ...
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Page 13: Connecting Electrical Devices
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL DEVICES The generator can supply both 230V AC and 12V DC. AC POWER 1. Start the engine. See page 11. 2. Make sure the appliance is turned off before connecting it to the generator. 3. Set the breaker to ‘ON’. 4. -
Page 14: Dc Power
DC POWER (For charging car batteries only.) CAUTION: MAKE CONNECTIONS TO THE BATTERY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. 1. Start the engine. See page 11. 2. Connect the battery charging leads to the battery. • Clamp the red wire to the positive (+) terminal and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. -
Page 15: Shutting Down The Generator
SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR 1. Disconnect all appliances connected to the generator. 2. Set the breaker to ‘OFF’. 3. Set the engine switch to ‘O’. 4. Set the fuel supply valve to ‘OFF’. NOTE: To stop the generator in an emergency simply set the engine switch to ‘O’. -
Page 16: Maintenance
Maintenance CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL CAUTION: PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO USED ENGINE OIL IS DANGEROUS, ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING USED ENGINE OIL. 1. Unscrew and remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. 2. Place a oil collection tray under the drain plug. 3. -
Page 17: Changing The Spark Plug
CHANGING THE SPARK PLUG CAUTION: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK PLUG. 1. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug. 2. Use the supplied spark plug spanner to remove the spark plug. 3. Remove any carbon that has accumulated around the sparkplug. -
Page 18: Checking The Air Filter
3. Make sure that the air filter is clean and not damaged. • If the air filter is damaged contact Clarke spare parts department for a replacement. • If the filter is dirty, wash the filter in a solution of warm water and mild detergent and rinse thoroughly. -
Page 19: Cleaning The Fuel Valve Filter / Draining The Fuel Tank
CLEANING THE FUEL VALVE FILTER / DRAINING THE FUEL TANK 1. Set the fuel supply valve to OFF. 2. Unscrew and remove the cup, then remove the valve filter and ‘O’ ring. 3. Wash these parts in a non- flammable solvent. Make sure Add pic that the valve filter is not damaged. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Clean the air filter, See page 18 difficult to start The fuel filter is dirty Clean the fuel filter, See page 19 If this does not solve your problem, please contact the Clarke service department. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com... -
Page 21: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Engine Engine Model UP170 Type Petrol air cooled 4-Stroke OHV single cylinder Displacement (cm Max. power output (HP/rpm) 7.0 / 3600 Ignition type Magneto Start system Recoil Fuel tank capacity (L) Fuel consumption (L/h) Duration of run (h) Engine oil capacity (L) Guaranteed sound power (L Generator Rated Frequency (Hz) -
Page 22: Exploded Parts Diagram
EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com... -
Page 23: Parts List
PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION PART NO Flange Bolt M8x20 RKFG300533 UP170-41 Engine RKFG300501 Bolt M8x25 RKFG300534 Frame RKFG300502 Bolt 5/16-210 RKFG300535 Fuel Tank RKFG300503 Full-thread Bolt M5x20 RKFG300536 Φ4.5mm Fuel Pipe RKFG300504 Nut M5 RKFG300537 Φ8 Clamp RKFG300505 Flange Nut M6 RKFG300538 Φ7 Clamp... -
Page 24: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com... -
Page 25: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com... -
Page 26: Notes
NOTES Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com... -
Page 27: Notes
NOTES Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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