Maintenance Procedures; Cleaning The Air Filter - SDMO ALIZE 3000 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

7. Maintenance procedures

7.1. Cleaning the air filter

Never use petrol or solvents with a low flash point for cleaning the air filter element as this could result in a fire or
explosion.
Danger
Undo the four 10 mm bolts holding the closure panel in place starter end, and remove the panel (diag. B).
Unfasten both retaining clips (no. 1, diag. F) from air filter cover (no. 2, diag. F) and remove the cover.
Remove foam element (no. 3, diag. F). Check carefully that it has no rips or holes. Replace it if it is damaged.
Wash the element in a solution of household cleaning product and warm water, then rinse thoroughly, or wash it in non-
flammable solvent or solvent with a high flash point. Leave the element to dry fully.
Soak the element in clean motor oil and remove the excess oil. If too much oil remains in the foam, the motor will smoke when it
is first started.
Refit the filter cover and ensure that it is clipped securely in place.
Refit the closure panel and ensure that it is held in place.
7.2. Renewing the motor oil
Change the oil when the motor is still warm, to ensure that drainage is rapid and complete.
Undo the four 10 mm bolts holding the closure panel in place exhaust end, and remove the panel.
Remove filler cap (no. 1, diag. C) and drain plug (no. 2, diag. C) and drain the oil into a suitable container.
On completion, retighten drain plug (no. 2, diag. C).
Fill the motor oil sump with the recommended oil, then check the level.
Fit and tighten the filler cap (no. 1, diag. C).
After filling, check that there are no oil leaks.
Wipe off any traces of oil with a clean cloth.
Refit the panel exhaust end and ensure that it is held in place.
7.3. Cleaning the fuel filter
Fuel is a highly flammable substance which may combust in certain conditions. Do not smoke or bring fuel near to
naked flames or sparks.
After refitting the filter, check that there are no leaks and that the area is dry before starting the generating set.
Danger
Close the fuel tap (no. 1, diag. D).
Undo the four closure panel mounting bolts exhaust end and starter handle end, and remove the panels.
Place a suitable container underneath the carburettor then undo the carburettor drain screw fully (no. 1, diag. E).
Open the fuel tap (no. 1, diag. D) to empty the contents of the tank into the container. Refit and retighten the carburettor drain
screw (no. 1, diag. E) when empty.
Remove the retaining circlip (no. 3, diag. D) from the fuel supply pipes (no. 3, diag. D) on the tap (no. 1, diag. D), and disconnect
the pipes.
Disassemble the fuel tap with its filter then remove and clean the filter (no. 4, diag. D) using a low pressure air gun.
Refit the filter (no. 4, diag. D) to the fuel tap (no. 1, diag. D) then refit and tighten the fuel tap.
Refit the fuel pipes and make sure that they are held in place by the circlip (no. 3, diag. D).
Add a little fuel to the tank and open the tap to check for leaks.
Refit the closure panels and ensure that they are held in place.
7.4. Cleaning the fuel strainer
Fuel is a highly flammable substance which may combust under certain conditions. Do not smoke or bring naked
flames or sparks near to it.
Danger
Unscrew fuel tank cap (no. 2, diag. A).
Remove fuel strainer (no. 18, diag. A) and remove any impurities by washing it with solvent.
Refit the fuel strainer through the tank filler cap opening.
Refit the fuel tank cap.