Defort DPG-2500 Instrucciones De Servicio página 8

SERVICE – NOTES ON MAINTENANCE
Oil replacement
• Warm up engine on level ground
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• Remove fi ller cap (12)
• Open drain plug (7) and let oil drain completely into
a pan placed under the engine.
• Check gaskets, replace if required. Refi t drain plug
and refi ll engine with clean oil.
• Replace fi ller cap.
Spark plug inspection
• Disconnect the spark plug cap, and remove any dirt
from around the spark plug area.
• Remove spark plug (14) with the plug spanner sup-
plied.
• Inspect the spark plug. It should be a tan colour.
• Measure the gap (distance contact point) with a suit-
able gauge. The gap should be 0,7 - 0,8 mm. Cor-
rect the gap, if necessary, by carefully bending the
side electrode.
• Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are worn, or
if the insulator is cracked or chipped.
• Install the spark plug carefully, by hand, to avoid
cross-threading.
• Place the spark plug with correct torque: 20 Nm.
• Attach the spark plug cap.
Air fi lter cleaning
• Unscrew the air fi lter cover (18).
• Remove fi lter element and wash well in solvent.
• Pour a small amount of oil onto the fi lter element and
gently squeeze out any excess oil.
• Replace the fi lter element and air fi lter cover.
• Be sure the fi lter cover seals properly all around.
Do not run the engine without the air fi lter ele-
ment in place.
Never place a wet fi lter (with solvent) on the
machine.
Fuel tap
• To remove the fuel tap fi lter, simply undo the cup at
the bottom of the fuel tank
• Use a small spanner to remove the tap
• Clean and wash out the fi lter and cup, and replace.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Basic checks
• Make sure you have plenty of fuel
• Make sure the fuel tap is on
• Make sure the engine-switch is on
• Make sure the oil level is correct
• Remove spark plug, connect spark plug lead and
earth it to the generator. Pull starter cord gently and
look for a spark. If there is no spark, replace spark
plug.
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Spark plug is OK, but engine still won't start
• Check fuel tap fi lter is clean
• Check fuel line is clear
• Check carburetor is not clogged
Engine will not start
• Clean or replace spark plug
• Check ignition system – if faulty, contact your serv-
ice centre
• Check compression – if low, contact your service
centre
• Check for loose cylinder head – tighten bolts
• Check for damaged cylinder head gasket – replace
if necessary
CLEANING
Clean the housing regularly with a soft cloth, prefer-
ably every time it is used. Keep the air vents free of
dust and dirt.
Remove stubborn dirt with a soft rag moistened in
soapy water. Do not use any solvents such as petrol,
alcohol, ammonia, etc. as such substances can dam-
age the plastic parts.
STORAGE (LONG TERM)
• Drain fuel tank, fuel tap, carburetor bowl and carbu-
retor
• Pour 1 cup of engine oil into the fuel tank and shake
the generator to spread the oil around the tank.
Drain excess oil.
• Remove spark plug and pour in 1 spoonful of engine
oil, pull the starter cord several times with the starter
switch OFF. Replace spark plug.
• Pull on the starter cord until you feel compression
and stop.
• Clean the generators exterior and coat with rust in-
hibitor.
• Place the generator on fl at ground and cover with a
clean dry cloth.
FAULTS
If a fault arises through wear in an element, please con-
tact the service address shown on the warranty card.
A drawing of the spare parts that may be obtained is
included at the end of these operating instructions.
ENVIRONMENT
To prevent damage during transport, the appliance is
delivered in a solid packaging which consists largely
of reusable material. Therefore please make use of
options for recycling the packaging.
WARRANTY
Read the terms of warranty on the separate warranty
card which is enclosed.