GRAPHITE 58G904 Manual página 11

STARTING THE GENERATOR FROM THE BATTERY
When starting the engine with the starter, read the following instructions.
● Move the fuel throttle lever (suction) fig. A15 to the right and connect
the receiver to the 230V AC socket fig. B8 or fig. B9.
● Move the lever of the AC overcurrent protection switch fig. B7 to the
"ON" position. The voltage indicator lamp fig. B1 will illuminate and the
voltmeter fig. B6 will show the voltage generated.
● Place the engine switch in the START position and hold it there for 5
seconds or until the engine starts.
● Operating the starter for more than 5 seconds can damage the engine.
If the engine fails to start, release the switch and wait 10 seconds before
restarting the starter.
● If the speed of the starter motor drops after a certain period of time, this
indicates that the battery needs to be recharged.
● After starting the engine, allow the engine switch to return to the ON
position.
● Turn the choke lever or push the choke rod to the OPEN position as the
engine warms up.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn off all consumers, in the form of electrical appliances, before stopping
the engine.
● Turn off the generator ignition by pressing the Fig. B2 button to the
"OFF" position.
● Turn the fuel valve lever Fig. A3/Fig. A3 to the "OFF" position. This will
switch off the engine.
After the internal combustion engine has finished running, the engine itself
and its exhaust pipe can be very hot.
CAUTION! As long as the combustion engine and its exhaust pipe have
not cooled down, avoid touching them with any part of your body or
clothing when undertaking inspection, maintenance or repair work.
AC POWER SUPPLY
Before connecting the device to the generator:
● Make sure it is in good working order. Faulty equipment or power cords
can create a risk of electric shock.
● If the appliance starts to malfunction, becomes slow or stops suddenly,
switch it off immediately. Unplug the appliance and determine whether the
problem is the appliance or whether the rated load capacity of the
generator has been exceeded.
● Ensure that the electrical rating of the tool or appliance does not exceed
the generator rating. Never exceed the maximum power rating of the
generator.
● Power levels between rated and maximum may not be used for more
than 30 minutes.
● Significant overloading of the generator will cause the circuit breaker to
shut down.
● Exceeding the maximum power time limit or slightly overloading the
generator may not cause the breaker to trip, but will reduce the life of the
generator.
● For continuous operation, do not exceed the rated power.
● In both cases, the total power requirement (VA) of all connected
appliances must be taken into account. The power data of the appliance
can be found on the rating plate
AC power supply for equipment
1. Start the engine.
2. switch on the AC circuit breaker.
3. Connect the device.
ATTENTION: Most motorised equipment requires more power than
its rated output to start.
Do not exceed the current limit specified for one socket. If an overloaded
circuit causes the AC breaker to trip, reduce the electrical load in the
circuit, wait a few minutes and then switch the breaker back on.
DC POWER SUPPLY
ATTENTION: DC terminals may ONLY be used to charge 12 V vehicle
batteries.
CAUTION: Do not start the vehicle while the battery charging cables
are connected and the generator is running. The vehicle or damage
to the generator may occur.
The terminals are coloured red, positive terminal (+) fig. B4 and black,
negative terminal (-) fig. B5. The battery must be connected to the DC
terminals of the generator with the correct polarity (positive battery to the
red terminal of the generator and negative battery to the black terminal of
the generator).
DC circuit protection with DC fuse
The DC circuit protection Fig. B3 automatically switches off the DC battery
charging circuit when the DC circuit is overloaded, when there is a problem
with the battery or the connections between the battery, or when the
connections between the battery and the generator are incorrect.
ATTENTION! If the DC circuit protection has been deactivated Fig. B3,
wait a few minutes and press the button inwards to reset the DC circuit
protection.
Connecting the battery cables
CAUTION: The battery may emit explosive gases. Keep open flames and
cigarettes away. Ensure adequate ventilation when charging batteries.
1. before connecting the charging cables to the battery that is installed in
the vehicle,
2. disconnect the vehicle's earthed battery cable.
3. connect the positive (+) cable of the battery to the positive (+) terminal
of the battery.
4. connect the other end of the positive (+) battery cable to the generator.
5. connect the negative (-) cable of the battery to the negative (-) terminal
of the battery.
6. connect the other end of the negative (-) battery cable to the generator.
7.Start the generator.
Disconnecting the battery cables:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the battery cable from the
negative (-) terminal of the generator Fig. B5.
3. Disconnect the other end of the negative (-) battery cable from the
negative (-) battery terminal.
4. Disconnect the positive (+) battery cable from the positive (+) terminal
of the generator Fig. B5.
5. Disconnect the other end of the positive (+) battery cable to the positive
(+) terminal of the battery.
6. Connect the vehicle earth cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
battery.
7. Reconnect the vehicle's battery earth cable.
Working at great heights
NOTE: At high altitudes, the standard fuel-air mixture in the carburettor will
be excessively rich. Performance will decrease and fuel consumption will
increase. Engine power will drop by approx.
3.5% for every 300 metres (1,000 ft) increase in altitude.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
OIL
• Engine oil is a major factor in engine performance and life. The wrong
engine oil for two-stroke engines, for example, will damage the engine
and is not recommended.
• Check the oil level BEFORE EVERY USE of the generator, the check
is to be done on a level surface with the engine switched off.
• Use 4-stroke engine oil or equivalent high quality oil. SAE15W30
oil type is recommended for use at medium temperatures.
Oil top-up
• Remove the oil filler cap fig. A9 and wipe the dipstick clean fig. A8.
• Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick Fig. A8 into the filler neck
without screwing it in.
• If the level is low, add the recommended oil to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
• After topping up, tighten the cap firmly, and stow the dipstick.
ATTENTION: If there is no or insufficient oil in the oil sump, the oil
level sensor may trip, causing the engine to stop or not start.
Changing engine oil
NOTE: Drain the oil when the engine is warm to ensure complete and
rapid drainage.
1. Remove the drain plug and sealing washer, the oil filler cap and drain
the oil.
2.Reinstall drain plug and sealing washer. Tighten the plug firmly.
3. top up with recommended oil and check oil level.
Please dispose of used engine oil in an environmentally compatible
manner. We recommend that you hand it over in a sealed container
at your local petrol station or for recycling. Do not dispose of it in the
bin or spill it on the ground.
FUEL
• Check the fuel level indicator.
• Top up the tank if the fuel level is low. Do not fill the tank above the fuel
strainer arm. Petrol is extremely flammable and is explosive under
certain conditions. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine
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