3.1.6 Checking the injection nozzle, injection pump, etc.
Adjusting the valve head clearance for the intake and exhaust valves.
Lapping of intake and exhaust valves.
Replacing piston ring.
All these require special tools and skills. Do not perform the injection nozzle test near an
open fire or any other kind of fire. The fuel spray may ignite. Do not expose bare skin to the
fuel spray. The fuel may penetrate the skin and cause injury to the body. Always keep your
body away from the nozzle.
3.1.7 Checking and replenishing battery fluid and charging the battery.
This diesel engine uses a 12V battery. The battery fluid will be lost through continuous
charging and discharging.
Before starting, check for physical damage to the battery and also the electrolyte level,
and replenish with distilled water up to the upper mark if necessary, when actual damage is
discovered, replace the battery.
Battery fluid check
3.2 Maintenance for a long time storage
If your generator should be storage in a long time, the following preparation should be
made:
3.2.1 Operate the diesel engine about 3 minutes, the stop it.
3.2.2 Close the diesel engine when the diesel engine is still hot, drain old lubricate of
diesel engine oil out, then refill new one.
3.2.3 Pull out the rubber plug at the cover of diesel engine and add 2ml of lubricate in
cylinder, and finally put the plug on its original place.
3.2.4 Maintenance of starting position.
Manual starting
Press the pressure-reduce handle (non-compression position), pull the recoil handle 2~3
times. (Don't start the diesel engine).
Electric starting
When the starting handle is in the position of non-compression position, operate the
diesel engine 2~3 seconds. When the switch is in the position of start, don't start the
diesel engine.
3.2.5 Pull the pressure-reduce handle out, pull the recoil starter slowly.
When full it is fasten, then stop. (At this time the intake and drain valve is at the status of
close, it is suitable to prevent from rust.).
3.2.6 Clean and store it in a dry place.
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