Using The Generator Set - SDMO BOOSTER 1000 UK Generating Set User And Maintenance Manual

4. Using the generator set

Never run the generating set without an air filter. Do not run the generating set if the enclosure is not in place.
Never take the enclosure off, if the generating set is running
Danger
4.1. Fuel cap (diagrams K1 and K2)
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Turn the fuel cap lever (No. 1, Diag K1) fully clockwise to the ON position (No. 2, Diag K1).
NOTE: Turn the fuel cap vent lever to the OFF position (No. 2, Diag K2) when transporting the generator.
AFTER STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the fuel cap vent lever (No. 1, Diag K2) fully counterclockwise to the "OFF" position (No.2, Diag K2).
Be sure the fuel cap vent lever (No. 1, Diag K1) and the engine switch (No. 1, Diag D) are on "OFF" positions
when stopping, transporting and/or storing the generator.
Warning
4.2. Starting procedure (diagrams A and D)
❶ Check that the earth wire is properly connected to the bolt (No. 3, diag. A)
❷ Move the starter switch (No. 1, diag. D) to contact position "I"
❸ Move the choke (No. 2, diag. D) to position
❹Hold the recoil starter handle (No. 3, diag. D) then pull it slowly until some resistance is felt, then slowly return the handle to the
recoil starter. Hold the starter handle again, then quickly pull it firmly (with both hands if necessary). By hand, the motor starts.
Slowly return the starter handle back against the starter.
❺ Once the motor has started, wait until the motor temperature starts to rise then gradually push the choke back to its original
position.
4.3. Operation
4.3.1 Alternating current operation (diagram E)
When the running speed of the generating set has stabilised (approximately 3 minutes):
❶ Check that the operating light (No. 1) is lit
❷ Connect the plug(s) to the generating set socket(s).
Note 1 : If the load is greater than 680 W and the control lever is in position
this event, the load needs to be removed, then move the control lever to position
Note 2 : If the load is above 1000 W the overload warning light (No. 3) lights up, and after operating for 20 seconds, the production of
electric current stops. In this event, stop the motor, wait 30 seconds then restart the motor.
4.3.2 Direct current operation (diagram F)
The 12 V direct current is only used for charging car batteries.
The generating set should be stopped before connecting the electric cables.
Do not try to start a car engine, if the generating set is connected to the battery.
Warning
❶ Connect the cables to the battery terminals then to the generating set current socket observing the polarities (the generating set +
cable to the battery + cable and the generating set – cable to the battery – cable)
❷ Start the generating set to charge the battery.
Note 1: load capacities
control lever in position
control lever in position
Note 2 : combined operation
It is possible to produce both alternative current and direct current at the same time. However, in this scenario, performance will be
reduced and fuel consumption will increase.
The performances in this operation mode are:
Alternating current: 800 W
Direct current: 8.3 A.
5/10
: 4.2 A
: 8.3 A
, the 680 W operating light (No. 2) lights up. In