Oil Filter; Carburettor; Cleaning The Setting Tank Of The Fuel Valve; Maintenance Of The Exhaust Pipe And Spark Catcher - HERON 8896430 Bedienungsanleitung

filter must be replaced as a whole for a new one (part
no.: 8896430F). We recommend replacing it after every
300 operating hours. Never use the generator without
a fuel filter, it prevents the entry of any mechanical
particles from the fuel into the fuel pump and the car-
burettor, and thus prevents substantial damage. Always
use this fuel filter together with the filtration strainer in
the neck of the fuel tank (fig. 19); the filtration strainer
in the neck of the fuel tank captures any coarser particle
in the fuel when the fuel is poured into the petrol tank
and thus reduces the speed with which the fuel filter is
clogged (fig. 14, position 1).
y The fuel filter is secured on the fuel supply line using
hose clamps. Prior to removing the fuel filter, shut off
the fuel supply using the fuel valve (fig. 1, position 13)
and remove the hose clamps and only then take the fuel
filter off the fuel hoses.
y After replacing the fuel filter, reattach it to the hoses
using the hose clamps. The fuel filter may be replaced
by the user himself.
y The fuel filter is a consumable product. The replacement
of a clogged fuel filter is not covered by the free warranty.

OIL FILTER

(FIG. 14, POSITION 5)
y We recommend having the oil filter replaced at an
authorised service centre for the HERON® brand.
Replace the oil filter after every 300 hours of operation
(part no. 8896430G).
y The oil filter is a consumable product that is not covered
by the free warranty repair.
Oil filter replacement procedure
1) Drain all the motor oil out of the crankshaft of the
engine according to the procedure described above.
2) Use an oil filter tool (not included) to unscrew the oil
filter (fig. 14, position 5).
3) Before screwing on a new oil filter, pour oil into it, and
then screw it into the generator using the oil filter tool.
4) Pour oil into the crankshaft of the engine according to
the procedure described above.
5) Check that there are no leaks (oil leaks) in the threaded
connection.

CARBURETTOR

y The user is not permitted to work on the carburettor.
Any amateur tampering with the carburettor settings
may result in serious damage to the engine. Due to the
filtration of fuel, it is not necessary to clean or purge the
carburettor.
y The air-fuel ratio and the carburettor are set by the
manufacturer and it is not permitted to make any chan-
ges to these settings.
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CLEANING THE SETTING TANK OF
THE FUEL VALVE (FIG. 20)
y Place a container for capturing the fuel underneath the
valve and use a wrench to unscrew the bolt and any
sediments will be collected in the prepared container.
Use water resistant gloves during work and work in
a well ventilated location.
MAINTENANCE OF THE EXHAUST
PIPE AND SPARK CATCHER
 Leave the de-carbonisation of the exhaust and clea-
ning of the spark catcher to an authorised service cen-
tre for the HERON® brand.
X. Transport and storage
 The engine and the exhaust pipe are very hot during
operation and remain hot for a long time after the
generator is turned off, therefore, do not touch them.
To prevent burns during handling and combustion
hazards during storage, allow the generator to cool
down before handling and storing it.

TRANSPORTING THE GENERATOR

y Transport the generator exclusively in a horizontal
position and secured against movement and impacts
in the transportation area. Engage the brake for both
wheels and, to be sure, secure the wheels using wedges.
The generator is heavy and the effect of the vehicle's
momentum may result in unwanted movement of the
generator.
y Set the power switch on the engine to the "OFF" positi-
on.
y The fuel supply valve must be closed (in the "OFF" posi-
tion) and the fuel tank cap must be firmly pulled tight.
y Never start up the generator during transport. Always
take the generator out of the vehicle prior to starting it.
y When transporting it in an enclosed vehicle, always keep
in mind that under strong solar radiation and a higher
ambient temperature inside the vehicle, temperature
will increase extremely and there is a risk of combustion
or explosion of petrol fumes.
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