7. Maintenance procedures
Before carrying out any maintenance operation:
- switch off the generating set.
- disconnect the cap(s) of the spark plug(s) and disconnect the starter battery (if fitted).
Warning
Only use original parts or equivalent parts: risk of damage to the generating set.
7.1. Checking bolts, nuts and screws
To prevent faults or breakdowns, carefully check all the nuts, bolts and screws on a daily basis.
Inspect the entire generating set before and after each use.
Tighten any loose nuts or bolts.
Danger: The cylinder head bolts must be tightened by a specialist. Refer to the agent for your region.
7.2. Renewing the engine oil
Follow the environmental protection instructions (see § Protection of the environment) and drain the oil into a suitable container.
With the engine still warm, place a suitable container under the oil drain plug (fig. A – No. 9), then remove the oil filler plug
(fig. A – No. 3) & the oil drain plug.
After draining completely, screw back the oil drain plug.
Fill up with recommended oil (see. § Characteristics), check the level (see § Checking oil level).
Refit & tighten the oil filler plug.
Check for any leakage & wipe away any oil traces.
7.3. Replacing the oil filter
Using an appropriate container, fully drain the engine oil by removing the drain plug and the oil filling plug (fig. A – No. 9 & 3).
With the help of an Allen key, remove the oil filter screw (fig. A – No. 10 & fig. B – No. 6).
Remove the oil filter and discard it.
Clean the oil filter holder and apply clean engine oil onto the oil filter joint.
Refit a new oil filter.
Fit back the screw and tighten it properly.
Fill up with recommended oil (see. § Characteristics), check the level (see § checking oil level).
Wipe away any oil traces and check for leakage.
7.4. Replacing the fuel filter
Danger
Using a suitable container, drain out the fuel from the fuel tank:
1)
Disconnect the hose from the fuel tank exit (fig. C – No. 1) by removing the clamp.
2)
Once the draining is completed, reconnect the fuel tank exit hose and refit the clamp.
Remove the clamps on the engine supply hose and from around the fuel filter (fig. C – No. 2).
Remove the fuel filter screw (fig. C – No. 3).
Remove the fuel filter (fig. A – No. 11).
Fit a new fuel filter.
Refit the retaining clamp of the fuel filter and tighten the screw.
Refit the hoses & clamps.
Fill up with fuel, wipe away any traces with a clean cloth and check for leakage.
Do not smoke, approach flames or cause sparks. Check for the absence of leaks, wipe
away any trace of fuel and ensure that all vapour has dissipated before starting the
generating set.