Preparation Before Starting; Checking The Oil Level; Checking The Fuel Level; Using The Generator Set - SDMO SH 10000E Betriebs- Und Wartungsanleitung

3. Preparation before starting

3.1. Checking the oil level

Always check the engine oil level before starting.
Checking and topping up should be carried out with the generating set on a horizontal surface.
Take out and inspect the dipstick (no. 1 , fig D) to check the oil level (the optimum level is anywhere between the upper and
lower marks on the dipstick).
If it is necessary to add oil, unscrew the oil filler cap (no. 2 , fig D) and fill the engine sump through the oil filler neck with new,
approved oil, using the funnel provided. The level should be between the upper (no. 3 , fig D) and lower (no. 4 , fig D) marks on
the dipstick. Then screw on the filler cap and replace the dipstick.
Wipe off excess oil with a clean cloth.

3.2. Checking the fuel level

Stop the engine before filling up with fuel and fill up in a well-ventilated area.
Do not smoke, or bring naked flames or sparks near to the area where you are filling up with fuel or where the fuel
is stored.
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Only use clean fuel without any water.
Do not overfill the tank (there should not be any fuel in the filler neck).
When you have filled up, ensure that the tank cap is closed correctly.
Take care not to spill any fuel when filling the tank.
Before starting up the generating set, and if any fuel has been spilt, make sure that it has dried and that the vapours
have cleared away.
Check the fuel level and top up if necessary:
Unscrew the fuel tank cap (no.8, fig A).
Fill the tank (no. 4, fig A) using a funnel, taking care not to spill fuel.
Screw the cap back on to the fuel tank.
3.3. Checking the starter battery
Never place the battery close to a flame or fire
Use only insulated tools
Never use sulphuric acid or acid water to top up the electrolyte level.
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Ensure that the battery "-" terminal is connected to the circuit correctly.
3.4. Earthing the generating set
To earth the generating set, use a 10 mm2 copper wire attached to the generating set earth connection and to an earthing rod of
galvanised steel set in the ground to a depth of 1 metre. This also dissipates the static electricity that builds up in the electrical
machines.
3.5. Positioning the generating set for operation
Place the generating set on a flat, horizontal surface which is firm enough to prevent the set sinking down (under no circumstances
should the set tilt any direction by more than 10°).
Choose a site that is clean, well-ventilated and sheltered from bad weather, and store the additional supplies of oil and fuel within
close proximity, although respecting a certain distance for safety.

4. Using the generator set

4.1. Starting procedure

Check that the earth cable is firmly connected to the fixing screw (no. 2, fig. B).
Place the ignition key (no.2, fig. C) in starting position.
Open the fuel tap (no. 6, fig. C),which can be found underneath the tank, by unscrewing the toothed wheel.
Pull out the choke (no. 3, fig. C) as far as it will go.
Put the key (no. 2, fig. C) in the starting position and keep it in this position until the engine starts. Note: if the engine does not
start within 15 seconds, stop trying and wait 2 minutes before trying again.
When the engine has started, release the key (no. 2, fig C), wait until the engine temperature starts to rise then gradually push the
choke back to its original position.