SDMO DJINGO 2000 Manuel D'utilisation page 16

3. Preparation before starting
3.1. Checking the oil level (diagram C)
Always check the engine oil level before starting.
Tasks such as topping up the oil should be carried out with the generating set on a horizontal surface.
Remove cap (1) by unscrewing it.
Check the level and top it up if necessary.
Fill the oil sump to the top using a funnel.
Screw the cap tightly back onto the filler tube.
Check that there are no leaks.
Wipe off excess oil with a clean cloth.
3.2. Checking the fuel level (diagram A)
Stop the motor before filling up with fuel and fill up in a well-ventilated area.
Do not smoke, or bring naked flames or sparks near to the area where you are filling up with fuel or where the fuel
is stored.
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Only use clean fuel without any water.
Do not overfill the tank (there should not be any fuel in the filler neck).
When you have filled up, ensure that the tank cap is closed correctly.
Take care not to spill any fuel when filling the tank.
Before starting up the generating set, and if any fuel has been spilt, make sure that it has dried and that the vapours
have cleared away.
Check the fuel level and top it up if necessary.
Unscrew fuel tank cap (2).
Fill tank (1) using a funnel, taking care not to spill any fuel.
Screw the fuel filler cap back onto the fuel tank.
3.3. Earthing the generating set
To earth the generating set, use a 10 mm2 copper wire attached to the generating set earth connection and to an earthing rod of
galvanised steel set in the ground to a depth of 1 metre. This also dissipates the static electricity that builds up in the electrical
machines.
3.4. Positioning the generating set for operation
Place the generating set on a flat, horizontal surface which is firm enough to prevent the set sinking down (under no circumstances
should the set tilt any direction by more than 10°).
Choose a site that is clean, well-ventilated and sheltered from bad weather, and store the additional supplies of oil and fuel within
close proximity, although respecting a certain distance for safety.
4. Using the generator set
4.1. Starting procedure (diagrams A and B)
Open fuel tap (no. 14, diag. A) by turning it through a quarter of a turn (vertical position).
Turn the choke (no. 15, diag. A) to position "I".
Turn the On/Off switch (no. 10, diag. A) to "I".
Hold starter handle (no. 13, diag. A) correctly.
Pull the starter handle slowly until you feel resistance, and then slowly return it to its original position.
Hold the starter handle correctly and then pull the cord quickly and firmly (pull it towards the rear and use both hands if
necessary).
Slowly return the handle to its initial position and turn choke (no. 15, diag. A) to the "II" position then the "III" position once the
motor is warm. If the motor does not start, repeat the operation using more or less choke.
Note : When starting, oil cut-out warning light (no. 18 diag. A) lights up if the oil level is too low. In which case, top up the oil level.
4.2. Operation (diagram A)
When the running speed of the generating set has stabilised (approximately 1 minute) :
Check that circuit breaker (16) is engaged.
Connect the plug(s) to the generating set socket(s).