Powerplus POW470 POWER G ENERATOR 720W EN - Manual (Page 7)

POW470(SC) EN
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7.2 Fill and check fuel level (Fig. 2)
Use mixed petrol (1:50) only. You can use the fuel cap to measure the quantity of the 2-stroke
oil.
 Remove any power cords
 Turn power switches off
 Do not overfill
– do not fill above fuel filter top
 Always screw down fuel cap
 Clean up any spilled fuel
 Do not smoke while operating the generator
Always use caution!
7.3 Starting the generator (Fig. 1)
 Disconnect electric apparatus
 Turn on fuel tap (10).
 Turn on engine switch (2).
 Move choke lever (3) to closed position (to restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in
open or half-open position).
 Pull slowly on the starter cord until it engages, then pull sharply to start the engine (4).
 Allow the engine to run until it warms up, and then move the choke lever to the open
position (3).
 Plug in the power cord.
7.4 Stopping the generator (Fig. 1)
 Unplug electric apparatus

Turn switch to “OFF” (2)
 Turn off fuel tap (10)
8 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
8.1 Periodic maintenance
8.1.1 Daily (pre-operation check)
 Check fuel hose for cracks or other damage. Replace if necessary.
 Check choke operation
 Check recoil starter operation
8.1.2 1st Month or 50 hrs
Check condition of spark plug. Adjust gap and clean. Replace if necessary.
8.1.3 3 Months or 150 hrs
 Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary.
 Clean the fuel filter. Replace if necessary.
 Clean the exhaust (decarbonisation). Replace if necessary.
8.2 Service - notes on maintenance
8.2.1 Spark plug inspection (Fig. 3)
 Disconnect the spark plug cap, and remove any dirt from around the spark plug area.
 Remove spark plug (11) with the plug spanner supplied.
 Inspect the spark plug. It should be a tan colour.