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3. Connect the red charging cable to the posi-
tive (+) terminal of the car battery.
4. Connect the black charging cable to the neg-
ative (-) terminal of the car battery.
5. Turn the ESC switch to "OFF" to start
charging.
5.7
Switching off the engine (15 - 17)
Switch off the engine only when the generator
has been running for 30 seconds under no load
(i.e. with no appliances connected).
1. Set the ESC switch to "OFF" (15).
2. Unplug the appliance from the socket of the
generator.
3. Turn the rotary knob to "OFF" (16).
4. Turn the fuel filler cap breather valve to
"OFF" (17).
CAUTION! Risk of burns. Parts of the gen-
erator become very hot during operation and re-
main hot even after the generator is switched off.
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Allow the device to cool down before trans-
porting it or using it again.
6 MAINTENANCE AND CARE
CAUTION! Risk of injury. A running engine
can result in injuries and electric shock.
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Switch off the engine and disconnect the
spark plug connector before carrying out any
maintenance or service work.
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The engine may run on. Switch off the engine
and check that the engine has come to a
standstill!
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Clean the device after every use.
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Do not spray the device with water. Penetrat-
ing water can lead to malfunctions (ignition
system, carburettor, electrical components).
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Always replace a defective silencer.
6.1
Maintenance intervals
Before every use
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Check the engine oil level
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Inspect the air filter
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Carry out a visual inspection for damage
After 20 operating hours or 1 month after first
use
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Change the oil
Every 100 operating hours or every 6 months
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Clean the air filter
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Change the oil
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Clean the spark plug
Every 300 operating hours or once a year
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Replace the spark plug
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Set the valve backlash
In addition every 300 operating hours
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Clean the cylinder head
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Flush the fuel tank and fuel filter
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Replace the petrol hose
1) This maintenance work may be carried out on-
ly by service centres and authorised specialist
companies.
2) If the generator is used in a wet or very dirty
environment, the maintenance work must be car-
ried out earlier or at shorter intervals.
6.2
Changing the oil
CAUTION! Risk of burns. Parts of the gen-
erator become very hot during operation and re-
main hot even after the generator is switched off.
■
Allow the device to cool down before trans-
porting it or using it again.
1. Place the appliance on an even horizontal
surface.
2. Start the engine and allow it to run for ap-
prox. 5 minutes.
3. Turn the rotary knob to "OFF" (16).
4. Turn the fuel filler cap breather valve to
"OFF" (17).
5. Loosen screws (04/1).
6. Remove engine cover (04/2).
7. Unscrew the oil filler cap and place to one
side in a clean place (05/1).
8. Place an oil collecting vessel under the en-
gine.
9. Tilt the device to fully drain the oil.
10. Place the device on an even horizontal sur-
face again.
11. Pour in new engine oil up to the maximum fill-
ing level (06, 07).
Note: Observe the filling capacity and oil
grade (see chapter 4.2.2 "Operating materi-
al", page 22).
Caution: Risk of engine damage: Do not tilt
the device during filling and do not fill beyond
the maximum filling level.
12. Tightly close the oil filler opening with the oil
filler cap and clean the oil filler neck.
13. Install the engine cover again and secure.
Maintenance and care
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