Maintenance Of The Cylinder Cooling Fins; Changing The Oil; Oil Change; Cleaning/Replacing The Air Filter - HERON 8896230 Bersetzung Der Ursprünglichen Bedienungsanleitung

electrical equipment, who is certified to perform
these tasks, i.e. a knowledgeable person.
In the event that the generator is used in a commer-
cial application then it is / necessary for the operator,
in the sense of labour employment legal regulations
and on the basis of actual operating conditions and
potential risks, to draw up a plan for preventative
maintenance of the generator as a whole. Mandatory
audits of the electrical parts must be performed even
on paid rental (hired) generators.
In the event that the generator is used for personal
tasks, it is in your interest to have the electrical parts
of the generator inspected by an electrical inspector
according to the schedule specified in table 4.
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(X ) Inspect connection points and hoses for leaks.
MAINTENANCE
OF THE CYLINDER COOLING FINS
 Regularly check the engine cooling fins for clogging
(fig. 10). In the event of heavy soiling, the engine may
overheat, and the engine may be seriously damaged or
a fire may result.

OIL CHANGE

 Drain oil from a warm engine, since warm oil has
a lower viscosity (flows better) and also a short time
after the engine is turned off, to ensure that the oil
flows off the walls of the crankcase.
1. Locate the generator on a suitable, elevated stand
to enable a suitable container to be placed bene-
ath the drain opening in order to capture the oil
(fig. 11B).
2. Screw out the cap of the oil tank (to provide an air
supply) (fig. 11A) and the oil draining bolt from the
oil tank (fig. 11B) and then allow the oil to drain out
into the prepared container. Then, lightly tilt the
generator to ensure that all the oil flows out.
3. After draining all the oil, close the drain opening
and tighten the bolt firmly.
4. Fill the oil tank with new oil according to the
instructions provided above in the user's manual.
5. Screw the oil tank cap back on.
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ATTENTION:
y Wipe dry any spilled oil. Use protective gloves to pre-
vent your skin coming into contact with oil. In the event
that oil does comes into contact with skin, thoroughly
wash the affected area with soap and water. Do not
throw out unusable oil together with municipal waste,
and do not pour it down the drain or on soil, rather take
it to a household waste collection facility. Transport
used oil in closed containers secured against impact
during transport.
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CLEANING/REPLACING
THE AIR FILTER
 A clogged air filter prevents air from flowing to the
carburettor and blocks supply of combustion air. In the
interest of preventing subsequent damage, clean out
the air filter in accordance with the prescribed mainte-
nance plan (table 4). When operating the generator in
a dusty environment, clean the filter even more often.
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WARNING
y Never use petrol or other highly flammable substances
to clean the air filter. There is a risk of a fire resulting
from possible electro-static discharge from dust.
y Never operate the generator without the air filter.
Unfiltered combustion air will damage the carburettor
and the engine. Wear and tear caused in this way are not
covered by the free warranty repair.
1. Remove the air filter cover and take out the filter
(see fig. 8a and 8b).
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ATTENTION
y In the event of significant soiling or damage,
replace the air filter with a new original filter
- the part number of the air filter is provided in
table 1.
2. Hand wash the filter in a warm detergent solution
in an appropriate container (not in the washing
machine) and allow it to dry thoroughly (fig. 12).
Do not use organic solvents, e.g. acetone. Handle
the filter gently so as not to damage it.
3. Allow the filter to dry thoroughly at room tempera-
ture.
4. Allow the dry filter to soak up motor oil and sque-
eze out any excess, however do not wring it as this
could tear it (fig. 12). The oil needs to be thorough-
ly squeezed out of the filter, otherwise it would
prevent air from flowing through the filter. A grea-
sy air filter increases the filtration effect.
5. Put the filter back in place and correctly put cover
back on.
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE/
REPLACEMENT OF THE SPARK PLUG
 For the problem-free starting and operation of the
engine, the electrodes of the spark plug must not be
clogged, the spark plug must be correctly set and
installed.
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WARNING
y The engine and the exhaust pipe are very hot while
the generator is running and for a long time after it has
been turned off. Therefore, be very careful to avoid bur-
ning yourself.
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