INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Generator. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............2 GUARANTEE ................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ............4 Work area ................4 Positioning the generator ...........4 Fire prevention ..............4 Prevention of electric shock ..........5 Additional safety rules for generators .......5 SAFETY SYMBOLS ..............6 GENERATOR OVERVIEW ............7 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY ..........8 BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR ..........8 Earth point ................8...
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: EXHAUST FUMES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF INHALED WORK AREA • Always use in a well ventilated area. • Always position the exhaust outlet away from people. • Never use indoors or in a confined space. •...
6. Never start the engine if there is spilled fuel. Any spillage must be wiped clean and the generator allowed to dry before attempting to start the engine. PREVENTION OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 1. NEVER use the generator in wet conditions unless it is well protected/ covered.
SAFETY SYMBOLS Caution - The user should be aware of a general hazard Dangerous Voltage Flammable Hot Surface - Do not touch Poisonous fumes - Do not use the generator in an enclosed space. Read Instruction manual before use.
GENERATOR OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION Fuel level gauge AC plug sockets (2 x 230V) Fuel tank cap Dipstick Engine switch Drain plug Power Indicator Starting handle Voltmeter Air filter AC breaker Fuel supply valve DC reset Button Muffler DC 12V outlet Spark plug Earth Terminal...
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Unpack your generator and check to ensure the following items are present. Should there be any deficiency or damage caused during transit contact your Clarke dealer immediately. • The Generator • Spark Plug Box Spanner • Tommy Bar •...
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING: TO CARRY OUT THIS CHECK, PLACE THE GENERATOR ON LEVEL GROUND WITH THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF (O). WARNING: TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH ANY HOT PARTS OF THE GENERATOR WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL. 1.
CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL 1. Check the fuel level on the fuel gauge. The fuel gauge will show as red when you have fuel in the tank turning white as the fuel level decreases Empty Full To add fuel, open the fuel filler Fuel filler cap cap.
USING YOUR GENERATOR STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Remove all connections from the AC sockets. 2. Set the breaker to the off position. 3. Turn the fuel supply valve to the ‘on’ position. 4. If you are starting the generator ‘cold’ set the choke lever to the ON position.
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5. Set the engine switch to ‘I’ 6. Pull the starting handle lightly until you start to feel resistance and then pull up sharply to start the generator. NOTE: You may have to do this more than once. WARNING: ONCE THE GENERATOR HAS STARTED, RELEASE THE STARTING HANDLE SLOWLY TO AVOID INJURY/DAMAGE AS IT WHIPS BACK.
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL DEVICES The generator can supply both 230V AC and 12V DC. AC POWER 1. Start the engine. See page 11. 2. Make sure the appliance is turned off before connecting it to the generator. 3. Set the breaker to ‘ON’ 4.
DC POWER For charging car batteries only. CAUTION: MAKE CONNECTIONS TO THE BATTERY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. 1. Start the engine. See page 11. 2. Connect the battery charging leads to the battery. • Clamp the red wire to the positive (+) terminal and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR 1. Disconnect all appliances connected to the generator. 2. Set the breaker to ‘OFF’. 3. Set the engine switch to ‘O’. 4. Set the fuel supply valve to ‘OFF’. NOTE: To stop the generator in an emergency simply Set the engine switch to ‘O’...
MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL CAUTION: PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO USED ENGINE OIL IS DANGEROUS, ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING USED ENGINE OIL. 1. Unscrew and remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. 2. Place a oil collection tray under the drain plug. 3.
CHANGING THE SPARK PLUGS CAUTION: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK PLUG. 1. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug. Use the supplied spark plug spanner to remove the spark plug. 3. Remove any carbon that has accumulated around the sparkplug.
2. Remove the air filter element. 3. Make sure that the air filter is clean and not damaged. • If the air filter is damaged contact Clarke spare parts department for a replacement See page 24. • If the filter is dirty, wash the filter...
CLEANING THE FUEL VALVE FILTER / DRAINING THE FUEL TANK 1. Set the fuel supply valve to OFF. 2. U nscrew and remove the cup, then remove the valve filter and ‘O’ ring. 3. Wash these parts in a non- inflammable solvent.
The air filter is dirty Clean the air filter, See page 18 difficult to start The fuel filter is dirty Clean the fuel filter, See page 19 If this does not solve your problem, please contact the Clarke service department. See page 24...
SPECIFICATIONS FG3000 Engine Engine Model UP168 Type Petrol air cooled 4-Stroke OHV single cylinder Displacement (cm Max. power output (hp/rpm) 6.5 / 3000 Ignition type Start system Recoil Fuel tank capacity (L) Fuel consumption (L/hr.) Duration of run (h) Engine oil capacity (L) Guaranteed sound power (L Generator Rated Frequency (Hz)
PARTS AND SERVICING For Parts & Servicing, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers. PARTS & SERVICE TEL: 020 8988 7400 PARTS & SERVICE FAX: 020 8558 3622 or e-mail as follows: PARTS: Parts@clarkeinternational.com...
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