Shindaiwa DG150MI Portable Generator User Manual


 
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Turn the lever for 3-way valve to B position.
Vacuum out the air from connected hoses. This will allow the use of the fuel from an external
fuel tank
<Caution>
To vacuum out the air from the fuel line,
refer to <9.2 During Operation> section.
Use always oil-proof hose in 8-10mm
inner diameter as connecting hose.
The fuel level in the external fuel tank should be
0 to 3m higher than the bottom of the generator.
To avoid any leaks from the external fuel intake
and an external fuel return ports,
always turn the lever for 3-way valve to A position.
Use extreme caution when connecting the hoses. If the lever position is not set properly,
the fuel may leak from either the built-in fuel tank or an external fuel tank.
10 Maintenance
!
Danger
:Electrical Shock Injuries
Before performing any equipment check or maintenance, stop the engine, and remove the engine key.
A person performing the maintenance should always keep the key.
!
Caution
:Fire Burns
When checking engine, always stop the engine, and keep away from fire. Wait until the engine cools
down, before performing any checks.
!
Caution
:Fire
Always wipe any drip of gasoline or oil. Do not use this equipment when a leak is found. Repair the
equipment before use.
To optimize the use of this generator, we recommend the periodical equipment checks and maintenance,
based on following maintenance matrix. Use the hour meter as a guide for the operating time.