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5.3.
OIL CHECKS (fig.4).
5.3.1.
Always check the engine oil level with the generator on a flat, level surface before starting or refilling the machine.
5.3.2.
If an insufficient amount of engine oil is used, damage to the engine may result.
5.3.3.
Do not overfill the engine with oil check on dipstick (fig.4)
5.3.4.
This generator is equipped with a low oil pressure switch this system will stop the engine automatically when the oil pressure falls
below the minimum pressure required.(fig.3)
5.3.5.
This prevents damage such as bearing seizures etc. However, this should not be relied upon and the engine oil level should be
checked and topped up if required, daily.
5.3.6.
CHECK AND REFILL THE ENGINE OIL. (fig.4).
5.3.7.
To ensure the generator maintains an optimum performance and the life of the generator is as long as possible, it is important to use
the correct engine oil – SAE10W/30 – SAE15W/40 (API CH-4/CF/SJ/SL diesel engine oil or higher grade) and change after the first 20
hours, then every 100 hours. If the correct engine oil is not used, or the engine oil is not replaced every 100 hours, as required, the
risk of crankshaft bearing failure, piston seizure, piston ring sticking and accelerated wear of the cylinder liner, main bearing and failure
of other moving components increases significantly. The generator lifespan will be greatly reduced if oil level and oil changes are
reduced.
5.4.
REMOVE OIL FILLER CAP AND CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (fig.4).
5.4.1.
If oil level is below the lower level line, refill with SAE API CH-4/CF/SJ/SL diesel engine oil on dipstick, or to the top of filler neck. N.B.
do not screw oil filler in the oil filler cap when checking oil level.
5.4.2.
Drain and change contaminated oil.
5.5.
SERVICE THE AIR CLEANER (fig.5).
5.5.1.
DO NOT wash air filter with detergent.
5.5.2.
Replace the air filter if the engine output decreases or excessive exhaust smoke is noticed.
5.5.3.
Never run the generator without the air filter otherwise rapid engine wear will result.
5.5.4.
Remove the access panel to reveal air filter cover. (As per fig.5).
5.5.5.
Undo the nut (anti-clockwise) and remove the air cleaner cover and take out the element.
5.5.6.
Clean the air filter at regular intervals, and replace it if necessary. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or petrol to clean the elements.
Clean the elements by tapping them on a flat surface.
5.5.7.
Reattach the air filter cover and screw on the nuts.
6. STARTING PROCEDURE
NOTE: Generator should be earthed to prevent electric shocks. Turn off the main breaker switch and remove all loads.(fig.3)
Before starting the engine, be sure to switch OFF any appliances connected to it. Ensure that the breaker switch is OFF before
switching between 115v/230v.
STARTING
6.1.
Turn the main AC switch to the 'OFF' position.(fig.1). Make sure that the machine has fuel for the task. Be sure the emergency
STOP switch is out (turn anti-clockwise).(fig.4)
6.1.1.
Set the engine speed lever is set to 'RUN' (fig.4,fig.6).
6.1.2.
Turn the starting key clockwise to the 'START' position.
6.1.3.
Remove your hand from the key as soon as the engine starts.
6.1.4.
If the engine does not start after 10 seconds, wait 15 seconds before trying again. Excessive
start attempts will cause the battery to go flat.
6.1.5.
If it does not start after 3 attempts, or runs intermittently with excessive smoke check that the
fuel system is fully primed.
6.1.6.
Turn the main AC switch to the 'ON' position and turn the electrical appliance on.
DO NOT loosen or readjust either the engine speed limiting bolt (fig.8) or the fuel injection
limiting bolt as this will cause the performance of the generator to be affected.
6.1.7.
PRIMING (fig.7) Before starting to prime make sure that there is fuel in tank and that you can
contain any fuel spilt.
6.1.8.
It is done by releasing the pipe clip on the diesel fuel line connected to the injector pump. Make sure you pinch the fuel line and then
release slowly until all air is released and fuel appears.
6.1.9.
When fuel appears replace pipe onto the injector pump and replace clip.
6.1.10.
Clear up any fuel spills before restarting.
6.1.11.
The above may be necessary when new, or if the machine runs out of fuel.
fig.7
Towel to collect spilt fuel
6.2.
Always leave the key in the on position whilst the engine is running. Run machine for two minutes before applying load. Insert the plug
into the socket you are about to use.
NOTE: If the engine has been running, the exhaust will become very hot. Be careful not to touch the exhaust until it has had time to
fully cool down.
© Jack Sealey Limited
Injection pump inlet
Original Language Version
fig.6
Stop / run lever
Pull down to stop machine
.
No Fuel
Fuel showing
DG5000 Issue:1 28/02/23
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