Casals GEN1000 Manual De Instrucciones página 9

10.2. CLEANING AND ADJUSTING SPARK
PLUG:
10.2.1. If the spark plug is clogged with carbon
please clean it using a plug cleaner or wire brush.
10.2.2. Always check electrode gap after cleaning.
Adjust gap to 0.03 inches (0.7mm to 0.8mm).
10.3. CLEANING FUEL STRAINER:
Please note that dirt and water in the fuel are
removed by the fuel strainer.
10.3.1. Remove the strainer cup and clean it prop-
erly by removing the water and dirt collected.
10.3.2. Clean the screen and strainer cup with
petrol.
10.3.3. Fasten the cup tightly to the main body and
ensure that there are no fuel leaks.
10.4. FUEL HOSE REPLACEMENT:
WARNING
Please take extreme caution when replacing the
fuel hose as petrol is extremely flammable and
dangerous.
DO NOT SMOKE OR EXPOSE TO OPEN
FLAMES whilst doing this.
10.4.1. Please ensure that the fuel hose is re-
placed every 500 hours. Do not attempt to do this
whilst there fuel valve is open.
10.4.2. Please replace the fuel hose immedi-
ately should a leak develop or if the fuel hose is
perished.
11. TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE:
11.1. Before transporting the generator please
ensure that the fuel valve is in the "OFF" position.
Contact with a hot engine or exhaust system can
cause severe burns and or fires, always allow for
the engine to cool down prior to transporting and
or storing.
Always ensure that the generator is transported
and or stored in a flat horizontal position. Tilting of
the unit may cause fuel spillage which may result
in a fire.
11.2. Before storing the generator for an extended
period of time please ensure that the area of stor-
age is free from excessive water, dust and humid-
ity. Please follow the table below:
Storage Recommended Maintencance
Time
0-1 Month •No preparation required
1-2 Months •Drain out original fuel in the fuel
tank and replace with clean fuel
2-12 Months •Drain out original fuel in the fuel
tank and replace with clean fuel
•Empty fuel from the carburetor
•Empty fuel from the fuel sedi-
ment cup
>12 Months •Drain out original fuel in the fuel
tank and replace with clean fuel
•Empty fuel from the carburetor
•Empty fuel from the fuel sedi-
ment cup
•Remove the spark plug and
pour a teaspoon of 2 stroke
engine oil into the cylinder. Turn
the engine slowly by pulling on
the recoil starter. Reinstall the
spark plug
•After removal from storage,
drain the stored fuel into a suit-
able container and replace with
fresh fuel before starting.
•Drain the carburetor by loosening the drain
screw. Drain the fuel into a suitable container.
Reinstall the drain plug.
•Having switched the fuel cork off, remove the
sediment cup, empty the fuel, then reinstall the
cup and secure it properly.