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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 50 operating hours or every 3 months
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Clean the air filter
Every 100 operating hours or every 6 months
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Change the oil
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Clean the sludge trap on the petrol cock
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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
In addition every 2 years
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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.
7 HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTIONS
CAUTION! Risk of injury. Sharp-edged
and moving appliance parts can lead to injury.
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Always wear protective gloves during mainte-
nance, care and cleaning work!
NOTE For malfunctions that are not listed in
this table or that you cannot resolve yourself,
please contact our customer service.
Malfunction
Engine does not
start.
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2)
1)
1)
1)
1)
Remedy
Fill with petrol.
Open the choke.
Malfunction
Engine loses
power.
8 TRANSPORT
WARNING! Danger of explosion and fire.
Fire and explosion caused by leaking fuel and oil
and petrol fumes can cause serious injuries.
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Always transport the power generator safely
and upright in the normal operating position
and with the tank as empty as possible.
1. Lift and/or carry the generator at the frame
tubes (18/1).
2. Secure the generator with straps or ropes
(19/1) for transport so that it cannot slip.
9 STORAGE
WARNING! Danger of explosion and fire.
Petrol and oil are highly flammable. Fire can lead
to serious injuries.
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Do not store the appliance close to naked
flames or sources of heat.
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Do not store the appliance in a room in which
electric tools are operated.
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Allow the engine to cool down.
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Store the device in a dry place out of the
reach of children and unauthorised persons.
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Store the starter battery where its is protect-
ed from frost.
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Recharge the starter battery from time to
time.
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Empty the petrol tank and carburettor.
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Remove the spark plug connector.
Help in case of malfunctions
Remedy
Set the ignition circuit
breaker to "ON".
Check spark plugs and re-
place, if necessary.
Clean air filter.
Recharge the starter bat-
tery (AL-KO 6500-C only).
Unplug appliances.
Clean air filter.
Unplug some appliances
because the maximum rat-
ed power of the generator
has been exceeded.
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