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900W PORTABLE GENERATOR
MODEL NO: G950
PART NO: 8010105
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
LS0510
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INTRODUCTION
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: [email protected]
SERVICE: [email protected]
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 900W Portable 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.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
PARTS AND SERVICING
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2
GUARANTEE .................................................................... 2
PARTS AND SERVICING .................................................. 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
Checking the engine oil level ....................................................... 9
Checking the fuel level .................................................................. 10
USING YOUR GENERATOR .............................................. 11
Starting the engine ......................................................................... 11
Connecting electrical devices ..................................................... 13
Shutting down the generator ........................................................ 15
MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 16
Changing the engine oil ................................................................ 16
Changing the spark plugs .............................................................. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................ 18
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 19
EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST ............................... 20
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................... 22
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1M (3ft)
1M (3ft)
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.
• Read these safety instructions before using the equipment.
• Keep children away from the generator
POSITIONING THE GENERATOR
1.
Keep the generator at least 1 m (3
ft) from buildings or other
equipm
overheat.
2. Always en
a solid, flat surface.
3. Always ensure the surrounding
area is free from any material that
could burn or be damaged by
heat.
4. Never move or tilt the generator whilst it is switched on.
ent, or the engine may
sure the generator is on
FIRE PREVENTION
1. Always switch the engine OFF
when refuelling.
2. Always refuel in a well ventilated
area.
3. Never refuel while smoking or in
th
4. Never overfill the tank, fill to
level specified (See “Checking
the fuel level” on page 10.).
5. Never smoke whilst refuelling and avoid smoking or using a naked flame
near the generator.
e vicinity of an open flame.
the
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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. Under these conditions,
adequate ventilation MUST be provided
2. Never operate the generator with wet
hands
3. Never use water or any other liquids to
clean the generator.
4. Make sure you ground (earth) the
generato
r.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR GENERATORS
1. Always ensure the applied load does
not exceed the generator rating.
Overloading th
dangerous and could cause serious
damage.
2.
Always
carrying out any maintenance.
3. Always ensure the generator reaches
operating speed before connecting a
load.
4. Never allow the generator to run out of
fuel when a load is connected.
5. Never transport
in the tank.
6. Do Not connect
residential power supply; e.g. ring main.
7. Never allow the generator air vents to
become blocked.
disconnect the generator when
e generator is
the generator with fuel
to a commercial or
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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.
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GENERATOR OVERVIEW
NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION
1 Air Vent Knob 9 Engine ON/OFF Switch
2 Fuel Cap 10 Earthing Point
3 Fuel Valve Knob 11 AC Socket
4 Starting Handle 12 DC Socket
5 Right Side Maintenance Cover 13 DC Circuit Breaker/reset button
6 Left Side Maintenance Cover 14 AC Circuit Breaker/reset button
7 Exhaust 15 Engine Speed Adjustment
(DO NOT ADJUST THIS)
8 Choke 16 Muffler
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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
Unpack your generator and make sure the following items are present.
• 1 x Generator
• 1 x Spark Plug Box Spanner
• 1 x Deep Spark Plug Box Spanner
• 1 x Double Ended Box Spanner - 8 & 10 mm
• 1 x Double Ended Screwdriver
• 1 x Fabric Tool Pouch
• 1 x 12 Volt Battery Charging Lead with Battery Clips
Should there be any missing or damaged in transit contact your Clarke dealer
immediately.
BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR
IMPORTANT: Generators should ALWAYS be earthed. Make sure you ground
(earth) the generator.
ore using your generator check that:
Bef
• The generator is in good condition and free from any damage.
• The generator is clean and free from fuel or oil spillage.
• The generator is correctly located for use (See page 4).
• The fuel system and connectors are intact and there is no leakage.
NOTE: Always use a funnel to fill the fuel tank so as to avoid accidental
spillage of fuel. If fuel is spilled it must be cleaned up before
attempting to start the engine.
WARNING: ENSURE THERE IS ADEQUATE FUEL IN THE TANK WHEN USING
THE GENERATOR. RUNNING OUT OF FUEL OR STOPPING THE ENGINE
SUDDENLY WITH A LOAD CONNECTED COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE.
EARTH POINT
Always connect the generator to an
earth point. The earth terminal is
shown on the right.
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WARNING: TO CARRY OUT THIS CHECK, SWITCH THE ENGINE OFF.
WARNING: TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH ANY HOT PARTS OF THE
GENERATOR WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE: Place the generator on a level surface and check the oil level as
follows.
1. Remove the left side maintenance panel.
2.
Turn the oil filler cap anticlockwise and remove from the oil
reservoir, wipe the dipstick with a
clean cloth.
3. Insert the dipstick back into the oil
filler tube and then remove it
again. Do not screw in the oil filler
cap/dipstick when doing this.
4. If the oil is below the Min. level on
the dipstick, add oil to the oil
reservoir.
• Oil Capacity (See
“Specif
• We recommend the use of
SAE30 oil in this generator.
• Do not tilt the generator when
adding engine oil. This could
result in overfilling and damage
to the engine.
5. Replace the oil filler cap.
ications” on page 19)
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CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
1. To check the fuel level, open the
fuel filler cap.
2. Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank
(maximum 5L)
• Do not overfill the fuel tank.
3. Replace the fuel filler cap
secur
ly.
e
WARNING: FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS.
WARNING: SEE “GENERAL SAFETY RULES” ON PAGE 4 AND READ THEM
CAREFULLY BEFORE REFUELING.
WARNING: DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FUEL FILTER OR IT MAY
OVERFLOW WHEN THE FUEL HEATS UP AND EXPANDS.
WARNING: WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING: AFTER REFUELING, MAKE SURE THE TANK CAP IS TIGHTENED
SECURELY.
RECOMMENDED FUEL
Your generator has been designed to use regular unleaded
octane number of 86 or higher.
gasoline with a
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USING YOUR GENERATOR
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all connections from the AC sockets.
2.
Hold the fuel tank cap so that it
will not move, and turn the air
vent knob counterclockwise to
open the fuel tank air vent.
3. Turn fuel valve to the ON position.
4.
Set the engine switch to ‘ON’.
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5. Set the choke to the required
position.
• If the engine is cold, pull the
choke
all the way out.
• If the generator is warm, push
the choke all the way in.
Hold the generator handle firmly
6.
and pull the starting handle lightly
until you start to feel resistance
and then pull up sharply to start
the engine.
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.
Once the engine has warmed up,
7.
push the choke all the way in.
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CONNECTING ELECTRICAL DEVICES
The generator can supply both 230V AC and 12V DC
AC POWER
Start the engine. See page 11.
1.
2. Make sure the appliance is turned
off before
generator.
3. Connect the appliance to the
generator.
AC OVER LOAD PROTECTOR
If the AC overload protector
activates.
Remove the appliance and wait for
2-3 minutes, then press the AC Circuit
Breaker/reset button shown on the
right.
connecting it to the
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE APPLIANCE BEING CONNECTED IS IN
GOOD WORKING ORDER, IF IT BEGINS TO ACT ABNORMALLY OR STOPS
SUDDENLY, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE GENERATOR.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
RATED LOAD FOR THE GENERATOR.
CAUTION: ANY DEVICE WHICH CONTAINS AN
DEVICES THAT CONTAIN A MOTOR
STARTUP.
MAY REQUIRE MORE CURRENT ON
INDUCTIVE LOAD E.G.
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DC POWER (FOR CHARGING CAR BATTERIES ONLY)
WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY PERFORM THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE ORDER SHOWN.
1. Start the generator, See page 11.
2.
Connect the battery charging
leads to the battery.
• Make sure you clamp the red
wire to the positive (+) terminal
and the black wire to the
negative (-) terminal of the
battery.
3. Connect the battery charging
leads to the generator.
• The battery will begin to charge
4. Monitor the voltage across the battery
disconnect the battery when the voltage reaches 14.4 volts.
CAUTION: WHEN DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY, ALWAYS DISCONNECT
THE NEGATIVE LEAD FIRST.
egularly during charging and
r
5. DC over load protector
If the DC overload protector
activates,
then press the DC Circuit Breaker/
reset button shown on the right.
wait for 2-3 minutes and
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SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR
To stop the generator in an emergency simply set the engine switch to ‘OFF’.
NOTE: Turn off any electric devices.
1.
Disconnect any electric devices.
2.
Turn the fuel valve knob to “OFF”.
3. Turn the air vent knob clockwise
until it is finger-tight.
4. Set the engine switch to the “0”
(OFF) position.
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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. Remove the left side maintenance panel.
2.
Turn the oil filler cap anticlockwise and remove from the oil
tank, wi
clean cloth.
3. Lift the generator and pour the oil
out of the o
suitable container.
4. Fill the oil reservoir to the Max level
with fresh oil.
• Oil Capacity (See
• We recommend the use of
5. Replace the oil filler cap and
m
pe the dipstick with a
il reservoir into a
“Specifications” on page 19.)
SAE30 oil in this generator.
intenance panel.
a
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
One of the most damaging sources of pollution is oil. Do not throw away used
engine oil in with your domestic trash or down drains and sinks. Place it in a
leak proof container and take it to your local waste disposal site.
Replace the filter back into its original position and replace the air filter cover.
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CHANGING THE SPARK PLUGS
CAUTION: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK
PLUG.
1. Remove the spark plug
maintenance panel.
2. Remove the spark plug cap from
the spark plug.
3. Use a spark plug spanner
(supplied) to remove the spark
plug.
4. Check for discoloration and
remove any carb
5. Check the spark plug gap (a), it
should be between 0.6 and 0.7
mm, adjust if necessary
6. Check the overall condition of the
spark plug
damaged.
7. Reinstall the spark plug and
replace the spark plug cap.
on build up.
.
and replace if
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The generator fails
start
to
The generator fails
enerate
g
to
electricity
Engine switch is off Set the Engine switch to ‘on’
Not enough oil in the
rator
gene
No fuel Add more fuel, See page 10
Engine switch is off Set the engine switch to ‘on’
Spark plugs not working
correctly
The device you are trying to
power is faulty
(AC supply only) The AC
uit Breaker has activated.
Circ
(DC supply only) The DC
c
uit Breaker has activated.
Cir
Add more oil, See page 9
Change the spark plugs, See
page 17
Make sure the device you want to
power is working properly
Remove the appliance
immediately, wait for a 2-3 minutes
and press the AC Circuit Breaker/
reset button.
Do not connect any appliance that
an 900
requires more th
Press the DC Circuit Breaker/reset
button.
W.
If this does not solve your problem, please contact the Clarke service
department. See page 2
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SPECIFICATIONS
G950
Engine Type
Air cooled 4-stroke
gasoline OHV
Displacement (cm3)
Ignition type
Fuel tank capacity (L) 5
Maximum run time (h) 8.5
Engine oil capacity (L) 0.37
Guaranteed sound power (L
Generator Rated Frequency (Hz) 50
Rated AC Voltage (V) 230
Rated Power (W) 800
Max. Power (W) 900
Rated DC Voltage (V) 12
Rated DC Current (A) 5
Dimensions Length (mm) 476
Width (mm) 324
Height (mm) 418
Unpacked Weight (kg) 28
WA dB) 92
80.7
Recoil
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EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
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EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
NO DESCRIPTION PAR T NO
1 Front hull RKG950001
2 Recoil starter RKG950002
3 Control panel brace RKG950003
4 Starter pulley RKG950004
5 Wind leader RKG950005
6 Cooling fan RKG950006
7 Flywheel RKG950007
8 Oil seal RKG950008
9 Engine1.8HP RKG950009
10 Oil seal RKG950010
11 Stator cover RKG950011
12 Stator RKG950012
13 Rotator RKG950013
14 Frame rear RKG950014
15 Fan RKG950015
16 Hull brace RKG950016
17 Hind Hull-rear RKG950017
18 Air cleaner cover RKG950018
19 Air cleaner element RKG950019
20 Gasket RKG950020
21 Air cleaner case RKG950021
22 Carburetor RKG950022
23 Fuel pipe RKG950023
24 Fuel tank RKG950024
25 Fuel filter RKG950025
26 Fuel tank cover RKG950026
27 small hull A RKG950027
28 left hull RKG950028
29 Muffler wind leader RKG950029
30 Muffler gasket RKG950030
31 Muffler RKG950031
32 Ingiter RKG950032
33 Right hull RKG950033
34 Small hull B RKG950034
35 Shockproof feet RKG950035
36 pedestal RKG950036
NO DESCRIPTION PART NO
37 Engine switch RKG950037
38 AC circuit protector RKG950038
39 AC receptacle RKG950039
40 Ground terminal RKG950040
41 Choke level RKG950041
42 DC receptacle with
43 Speed adjust RKG950043
44 Link rod
ector
ot
pr
RKG950042
RKG950044
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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