Clarke G950 Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

LS0609

900W PORTABLE GENERATOR

MODEL NO: G950

PART NO: 8010105

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INTRODUCTION

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

For Parts & Servicing, please contact your nearest dealer, or

CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers.

PARTS & SERVICE TEL: [phone]

PARTS & SERVICE FAX: [phone]

or e-mail as follows:

PARTS: [e-mail]

SERVICE: [e-mail]

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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

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................... 23

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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.

1M (3ft)

1M (3ft)

Keep the generator at least 1 m (3
ft) from buildings or other
equipment,

or the engine may

overheat.

2. Always ensure th

e generator is on

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.

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
the vicinity of

an open flame.

4. Never overfill the tank, fill to the
level sp

ecified (See “Checking

the fuel level” on page 10.).

5. Never smoke whilst refuelling and avoid smoking or using a naked flame
near the generator.

WARNING: EXHAUST FUMES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF INHALED

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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
generator.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR GENERATORS

1. Always ensure the applied load does
not exceed the generator rating.
Overloading the ge

nerator is
dangerous and could cause serious
damage.

2.

Always

disconnect the generator when

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 the

generator with fuel

in the tank.

6. Do Not connect to a commercial or
residen

tial power supply; e.g. ring main.

7. Never allow the generator air vents to
become blocked.

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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

6 Left Side Maintenance Cover 14 Overload Indicator

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.

Bef

ore using your generator check that:

• 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.

EARTH POINT

Always connect the generator to an
earth point. The earth terminal is
shown on the right.

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.

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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

“Specifica

tions” on page 19)

• 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.

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.

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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

ely.

RECOMMENDED FUEL

Your generator has been designed to use regular unleaded gasoline with a
octane

number of 86 or higher.

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.

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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 w

ay out.

• If the generator is warm, push

the choke all the way in.

6.

Hold the generator handle firmly
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.

.

NOTE: When you first start the generator, the overload indicator may light

up for a few seconds, this is normal. If the overload indicator is still
lit after 5 seconds, stop the engine and contact your Clarke
dealer.

7.

Once the engine has warmed up,
push the choke all the way in.

WARNING: ONCE THE GENERATOR HAS STARTED, RELEASE THE STARTING
HANDLE SLOWLY TO AVOID INJURY/DAMAGE AS IT WHIPS BACK.

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CONNECTING ELECTRICAL DEVICES

The generator can supply both 230V AC and 12V DC

AC POWER

1.

Start the engine. See page 11.

2. Make sure the appliance is turned
off before connect

ing it to the

generator.

3. Connect the appliance to the
generator.

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 INDUCTIVE LOAD E.G.
DEVICES THAT CONTAIN A MOTOR MAY REQUIRE MORE CURRENT ON
STARTUP.

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DC POWER

For charging car batteries only

1. Start the generator, See page 11.

2.

Connect the battery charging
leads to the generator.

3. Connect the battery charging
leads to the battery.

•

Clamp the red wire to the
positive (+) terminal and

the
black wire to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery. Do not
reverse these positions.

DC OVER LOAD PROTECTOR

If the DC overload protector
activates, wait for a few minutes and
then press the reset button shown on
the right.

CAUTION: MAKE CONNECTIONS TO THE BATTERY AFTER STARTING THE
ENGINE.

WARNING: TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF CREATING A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY, CONNECT THE CABLE TO THE GENERATOR FIRST AND THEN TO
THE BATTERY. DISCONNECT FROM THE BATTERY FIRST.

WARNING: AFTER YOU HAVE CHARGED THE BATTERY, ALWAYS
DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE LEAD FIRST.

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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.

NOTE: Set the economy

control switch to the ‘0’ (OFF) position.

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

1. Remove the left side maintenance panel.

2.

Turn the oil filler cap anti­clockwise and remove from the oil
tank, wipe the

dipstick with a

clean cloth.

3.

Fit the drainage tube supplied as
shown.

4. Lift the generator and pour the oil
out of the oil reservoir into a
suitable container.

5. Fill the oil reservoir to the Max level
with fresh oil.

• Oil Capacity (See

“Specificat

ions” on page 19.)

• We recommend the use of

SAE30 oil in this generator.

6. Replace the oil filler cap and
maintenan

ce panel.

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.

CAUTION: PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO USED ENGINE OIL IS DANGEROUS,
ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING USED
ENGINE OIL.

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CHANGING THE SPARK PLUGS

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 carbon build up.

5.

Check the spark plug gap (a), it
should be between 0.6 and 0.7
mm, adjust if necessary.

6. Check the ov

erall condition of the

spark plug and r

eplace if

damaged.

7. Reinstall the spark plug and
replace the spark plug cap.

CAUTION: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK
PLUG.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

The generator fails
to st

art

Ignition switch is off Set the ignition switch to ‘on’

Not enough oil in the
generator

A

dd more oil, See page 9

No fuel Add more fuel, See page 10

Engine switch is off Set the engine switch to ‘on’

Spark plugs not working
correctly

Change the spark plugs, See
page 17

The generator fails
to

gen

erate

electricity

The device you are trying to
power is faulty

Make sure the device you want to
power is working properly

The overload indicato

r is on Remove the appliance

immediately, do not connect any
appliance that requires more than
900W.

(dc supply only) The DC
Ov

erload protector has

activated.

Press the r

eset button. See page 14

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)

80.7

Ignition type

Recoil

Fuel tank capacity (L) 5

Maximum run time (h) 8.5

Engine oil capacity (L) 0.37

Guaranteed sound power (L

WA dB) 92

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

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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

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

pr

otecto

r

RKG950042

43 Speed adjust RKG950043

44 Link rod

RKG950044

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EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST

NO DESCRIPTION PART NO

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY