Operation; Starting The Engine; Switching Off The Engine; Maintenance - Scheppach SG2000 Originalbetriebsanleitung

m Water or impurities in the petrol damage the fuel
system.
Tank volume: 3,2 litre
m Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the
stopped engine. If the engine has been running,
allow it to cool first. Never refuel the engine in-
side a building where gasoline fumes may reach
flames or sparks.
Petrol is highly flammable and explosiv. You can
get burns or other serious injuries when handling
fuel.
• Switch off the engine and keep it away from heat,
sparks and flames.
• Refuelling only outdoors.
• Immediately clean up spilled petrol.

8. Operation

8.1 Starting the engine

• Vent the tank lid to „ON" position (Fig. 4 Pos. A)
• Fuel tap switch on position "ON" (Fig. 5 Pos. 3)
In "warm" condition
• Starting the engine with the recoil starter ; there-
for tighten handle sharply. Attach the recoil starter
gently and slowly by hand in the original position.
If the engine hasn't started yet, tighten the handle
further. (Fig. 5 Pos. 4)
In "cold" condition
• Press the fuel pump a few time if it´s necessary un-
til you see what fuel is pumped through the line.
• Move the choke lever to the "RUN" position (Fig. 6)
• Starting the motor with the recoil starter; therefor
tighten handle sharply. Attach the recoil starter
gently and slowly by hand in the original position.
If the engine hasn't started yet, tighten the handle
further. (Fig. 5)
Note:
When the engine is started the first time, several at-
tempts are necessary for starting up to transport the
fuel from the tank to the engine.
• Move the choke lever after starting the motor (after
approx. 15-30 s) to the "RUN" position. (Fig. 6)

8.2 Switching off the engine

• Let the generator run briefly without load before
you turn it off, so that the aggregate can "recooling"
• Move the Fuel tap switch to position "OFF" (Fig. 5)
8.3 Oil warning light (13)
Display is active at low oil level and deactivated when
sufficient oil level.
8.4 Overload indicator (14)
Overload protection is active at too high a power
take-off - Turns off 230 V sockets (10).
Turn off the unit (see section 8.2).
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Connected devices from separate generator. The unit
(see section 8.1).
8.5 Operating display (15)
Power indicator active - when the engine is running.
8.6 Energy saving switch (9)
Reduce fuel consumption / idle - Energy saving
switch „ON" position.

9. Maintenance

m WARNING
• Carry out maintenance work only with the stopped
engine.
• Pull the spark plug cap from the spark plug
Oil change
Change the engine oil after 25 operating hours, then
after 50 hours or every three months.
The engine oil change should take place when the
engine is at operating temperature.
• When changing the oil, have a non-leaking con-
tainer available.
• Remove the engine cover (Fig. 6-7 Pos. 5)
• Open the oil filler plug (Fig. 9 Pos. D)
• Drain the old oil into a suitable container by tilting
the generator.
• Fill the engine oil to the upper mark of the dipstick
using the oil-filling container.
• Dispose of the oil in accordance with stipulations.
Take the old oil to a collection point. Most petrol
stations, garages or recycling centres take back old
oil free of charge.
Air filter
The air filter is equipped with two air filter inserts. Fre-
quently cleaning of the air filter prevents carburetor
malfunction.
Clean the air filter and change air filter inserts
• The air filter should be cleaned every 30 hours.
• Remove the engine cover (Fig. 6 - 7 Pos. 5)
• Remove the air filter cover (Fig. 10 Pos. E)
• Remove the filter elements (Fig. 11 Pos. F+G)
• Clean the filter elements with soapy water. After
rinse the filter elements with clear water and allow
to dry thoroughly before refitting.
• Reassemble in reverse order
m WARNING
NEVER use gasoline or cleaning solvents with a low
flash point to clean the air filter element. A fire or ex-
plosion could result.
Note
Never run the engine without or with a damaged air
filter. Dirt gets so into the engine, causing serious
engine damage can occur. In this case, seller, and
manufacturer disassociate from any warranty.
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