9.7
Oil warning indicator (12) and
automatic oil cut-off (Fig. 3)
The oil warning indicator (12) lights up red when starting.
If enough oil has been filled in, the oil warning indicator
(12) goes out again after starting. If the oil level is too low,
the oil warning indicator (12) continues to light up red and
the product does not start.
If the oil level drops below the defined minimum level
during operation, the oil warning indicator (12) starts to
light up red. The automatic oil shut-off switches off the
diesel power generator to prevent damage to the engine.
It is not possible to start the engine until the engine oil has
been filled (see chapter 8.2.
9.8
Winter operation
As the power generator is driven by a diesel engine, spe-
cial measures must be taken for winter operation. The
use of "winter diesel" is required if operating the power
generator in outside temperatures of -3° to -10° Celsius.
The switchover of the diesel fuel to "winter diesel" takes
place mainly at the end of October, differing from country
to country. Ask your filling station about the time to swi-
tchover to "winter diesel".
• If the power generator is operated regularly, measures
do not need to be taken as the switchover to "winter
diesel" takes place automatically.
• If the power generator is not used for a long time in
the autumn, but will be used again in the winter, it is
recommended to keep the fuel tank almost empty.
Ask your filling station about the time to switch over to
"winter diesel" and fill the tank with "winter diesel" be-
fore use in outdoor temperatures from -3° to -10° Cel-
sius.
• If, however, the diesel fuel "congeals", the diesel pow-
er generator must be brought into a room with tem-
peratures of approx. +10° Celsius for approx. 12
hours.
• Empty the fuel tank. If almost empty or up to half emp-
ty, it is sufficient to fill up with "winter diesel".
• Fill the fuel tank with "winter diesel".
10 Cleaning
• Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance
work, switch off the engine and remove the ignition
key (A) from the ignition lock (11). Set the mechanical
ON/OFF switch (31) to the "STOP" position.
ATTENTION
Danger of burning!
Wait until the product has cooled down before perform-
ing cleaning or maintenance work.
ATTENTION
Take any contaminated maintenance material and oper-
ating materials to a collection point designated for this
purpose.
10.1
Cleaning
• Keep protective devices, air vents and the motor
housing as free of dust and dirt as possible. Rub the
product clean with a clean cloth or blow it off with
compressed air at low pressure. We recommend that
you clean the product directly after every use.
• Clean the product at regular intervals using a damp
cloth and a little soft soap. Do not use any cleaning
products or solvents; they could attack the plastic
parts of the product. Make sure that no water can pen-
etrate the product interior.
11 Maintenance
WARNING
Always wear protective gloves and a mask during main-
tenance work!
11.1
Maintenance plan
Always comply with the following maintenance intervals in
order to ensure problem-free operation. See chapter
Maintenance plan.
ATTENTION
At initial start-up, engine oil and fuel must be filled.
11.2
Checking the oil level (Fig. 8)
1. Proceed as described under 8.2.
11.3
Changing oil (fig. 8, 9)
Change the engine oil after 20 operating hours, then after
100 hours or every three months.
The engine oil change should be carried out while the en-
gine is at operating temperature.
1. Place the product on a level, even surface.
2. Use the locking mechanism (6) to open the mainte-
nance door (5).
3. Provide a collection container (not included in the
scope of delivery).
4. Unscrew the oil dipstick (24).
5. Then drain the warm oil into a suitable container by
removing the oil drain screw (25) with the enclosed 17
mm open-ended spanner (C).
6. Unscrew the screw of the oil filter (26) with the en-
closed 10 mm open-end spanner (D).
7. Pull out the oil filter (26) and clean it with diesel or a
brush.
8. Then fit the filter back in again. And, screw in the oil
filter screw (26) with the enclosed 10 mm open-end
spanner (D).
9. Top up the engine oil using a funnel (not included in
scope of delivery) (max. 1650 ml).
10. Screw the oil dipstick (24) in again.
11. Dispose of the used oil properly.
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