Operation; Accessories - GMC GGEN700 Manual

Operation

WARNING: During the first 20 hours of operation, a new generator should only be used to
75% of its electrical capacity. This is crucial to breaking in the engine, and overloading during
this period will shorten the service life of the generator.
Damage done by overloading the device during the break-in period is not covered by
warranty.
Starting the engine
WARNING: NEVER start the generator with appliances
attached to its receptacles. This can lead to dangerous
situations due to electrical devices starting up unattended. It
can also shorten the service life of the generator and cause
damage to the attached appliances.
1. Ensure no appliances are attached to the 230V Plug Socket
(3)
2. Toggle the Engine Switch (8) to the 'ON' position
3. Turn the lever of the Fuel Shut-Off Valve (11) to the 'ON'
position (vertical)
4. Push the Choke Lever (9) all the way to the left, into the
cold-start position
Note: DO NOT use the choke if the engine is already hot, or
when using the generator in high ambient temperatures.
5. Lightly pull on the Recoil Starter Cord (10) until you feel
resistance, then pull the cord sharply to start the engine
WARNING: Bring the Recoil Starter Cord back gently. DO
NOT let go of the cord, as this would cause the handle to
snap back sharply against the engine cover, potentially
causing damage.
WARNING: Never attempt to pull out the Recoil Starter
Cord when the engine is running. This causes damage to the
starter mechanism and engine.
Note: When starting the engine for the first time, when the
fuel system has been drained, or after the generator has
been allowed to run empty, it may be necessary to pull the
Recoil Starter several times. Restarting the engine should
require only one or two pulls of the starter cord. Refer to the
'Maintenance' section, if starting difficulties occur.
6. As the engine begins to heat up, slowly return the Choke
Lever to the opposite position (right)
Starting a flooded engine
Note: This paragraph refers to engines that have been flooded
with fuel, NOT engines that have suffered from water damage.
If your generator has been flooded with water, it must be
returned to an authorised GMC service centre for repair.
Some minor maintenance must be carried out, in order to start an engine that has been
flooded with fuel:
1. Disconnect the Spark Plug Cap (14), and use the included spark plug wrench to remove
the Spark Plug (15), by turning it anticlockwise
2. If the spark plug is fouled, encrusted or soaked with fuel, clean and adjust it as described in
'Maintaining the spark plug'. Replace if required
3. Clean excess fuel from the combustion chamber by cranking the engine several times
while the spark plug is removed. This is done by slowly pulling the Recoil Starter Cord
(10)
4. Reinstall the spark plug, and firmly tighten it with the spark plug wrench
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Note: It is recommended to use a suitable torque wrench (not included), set to 20Nm, to set
the spark plug.
5. Repeat the starting procedure as if the engine was already warm, i.e. with no choke
Altitude operation
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Connecting appliances
Note: This generator is primarily designed to deliver power for electric power tools and
small-sized home appliances. Delicate electronic devices with high sensitivity to changes
in voltage and frequency (e.g. computers, televisions, stereo equipment etc.) should ONLY
be connected to this generator using adequate surge protection equipment. This includes
caravans with permanently installed electronic equipment, supplied by this generator.
WARNING: Before connecting a device to the generator, ALWAYS ensure that its power
rating is within the limits of the generator. When connecting multiple loads to the generator via
an extension lead, connect and switch on the highest powered device first, then successively
the lower-powered devices. ALWAYS ensure that the combined power of all connected
devices DOES NOT exceed the generator's power rating. Note that power fluctuations will
occur when connecting and disconnecting loads to the generator.
WARNING: Devices containing electrical motors require more power upon start-up. Devices
with a power rating close to the maximum power output of the generator may not start, if their
start-up current requirements exceed the capabilities of this generator.
Note: When using extension leads, the total length for a cross section of 1.5mm2 should not
exceed 60m; for a cross section of 2.5mm2 it should not exceed 100m.
1. With the engine running connect the plug of the appliance to the plug socket on the
2. Switch on the appliance
Stopping the engine
1. Switch off all connected appliances and disconnect all devices from the 230V Plug Socket
2. Toggle the Engine Switch (8) to the 'OFF' position
3. Close the Fuel Shut-Off Valve (11) by turning it into the 'OFF' position (horizontal)
Note: In an emergency, the engine can be stopped quickly and at any time by switching off
the Engine Switch (8), however, the above procedure should always be followed, to switch
the generator off in a controlled manner.
WARNING: Immediately switch off the engine in case of excessive engine noise or vibration,
development of smoke or smells (other than engine exhaust), defective electrical parts, or if
an appliance malfunctions, operates sluggishly or at reduced performance.

Accessories

• Spare parts for this generator are available from your GMC dealer, or can be obtained
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This generator can safely and effectively be used up to the maximum altitude stated in
'Specification'
Engine performance decreases by approximately 3.5% with every 300m of altitude
Higher altitude operation would require alterations to the carburettor, as the air/fuel mix
would become too rich for the engine to operate effectively. Contact your GMC dealer for
advice, if you require high altitude use
generator
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