Checking The Oil Level; Checking The Fuel Level; Using The Generator Set - SDMO TECHNIC 10000 E C Benutzer- Und Wartungshandbuch

3.3. Checking the oil level

Before starting–up the generating set, always check the engine oil level.
Make sure the recommended oil is used (see § Specifications) and use a funnel to fill-up to the maximum limit
indicated on the dipstick.
Attention
Allow the generating set to cool down for at least 30 minutes before checking the oil level.
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Retract the oil-level dipstick (fig. B - mark 1) and wipe it.
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Replace the oil-level dipstick and pull it out again.
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Check the level visually. It should be within the upper limit shown on the dipstick (fig. B – mark 2) and the lower limit on the dipstick
(fig. B - mark 3). Correct as required.
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Replace the dipstick.
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Wipe off excess oil with a clean cloth, check that there are no leaks.

3.4. Checking the fuel level

Danger
Check the fuel level on the fuel gauge (fig. A - No. 4). If necessary, fill-up:
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Unscrew the fuel tank filler cap (fig. A - No. 5).
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Fill the tank until the fuel gauge shows "F ", using the funnel and taking care not to spill any fuel.
Only use clean fuel without any water.
Do not overfill the tank (there should not be any fuel in the filler neck).
After filling-up, always check that the fuel tank filler cap is tightly closed.
If any fuel has been spilled, make sure that it has dried out and that any associated fumes have dissolved in the
Attention
atmosphere before starting-up the generator set.
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Screw down the fuel tank filler cap tightly.
3.5. Checking the air filter
Never use petrol or solvents with low flash point for cleaning the air filter element (risk of fire or explosion).
Important
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Unscrew the thumb wheel (fig. D - No. 1) and remove the air filter cover (fig. D - No. 2).
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Remove the nut fastening the filter elements (fig. D - No. 3) then the filter elements (fig. D - No. 4 & 5) and visually check their condition.
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If necessary, clean or replace the elements (cf. § Cleaning the air filter).
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Carry out refitting following the reverse procedure for removal.
3.6. 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.
Danger
Ensure that the battery (fig. A - No. 12) « - » terminal is connected to the circuit correctly.

4. Using the generator set

Before use:
To stop the generating set in an emergency, switch the control or the on/off key to "OFF" or "O".
Warning
4.1. Starting-up
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Check the oil level (see § Checking the oil level).
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Open the fuel tap (fig. A - no. 6 & fig. C - no. 1).
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Turn the MODYS key (fig. A - no. 9) to "ON": all the MODYS pilot lamps flash briefly.
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Press the MODYS "START" button once (fig. A - no. 15): after a few seconds, the generating set starts up.
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The MODYS automatically performs 5 start-up attempts.
If the generating set fails to start up after these 5 attempts, press on the push button (fig. A – no. 19) to engage the choke.
The push button switches on when the choke is activated either with the MODYS or manually.
If the generating still does not start up see § Troubleshooting.
Filling with fuel must be carried out when the engine is switched off and as per the safety
instructions (see § Filling with fuel).
- find out how to stop the generating set in an emergency,
- ensure you fully understand all the controls and manoeuvres.