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GENERATOR
MODEL NO: FG3050
PART NO: 8857705
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
LS0310
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2
GUARANTEE .................................................................... 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 .............................................14
MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 15
Changing the engine oil .....................................................15
Changing the spark plugs ..................................................16
Checking the air filter ..........................................................17
Cleaning the fuel valve filter / draining the fuel tank .....18
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................ 19
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 20
EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST .............................. 21
PARTS AND SERVICING .................................................. 25
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................... 26
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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.
• Never use indoors or in a confined space.
• Read these safety instructions before using the equipment.
• Keep children away from the generator
POSITIONING THE GENERATOR
1.
Always leave a least a 1M gap
between the generator and any
unding building or structures.
surro
2. Always ensur
a solid, flat surface.
3. Always ensure the s
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.
e the generator is on
urrounding
FIRE PREVENTION
1. Always switch the engine OFF
when refuelling.
2. Always refuel away from
source of heat.
3. Always refuel in a well ventilated
area.
4. Never overfill the tank, fill to the
level s
the fuel level” on page 10.).
5. Never smoke whilst refuelling and avoid smoking or using a naked flame
near the generator.
any
pecified (See “Checking
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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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR GENERATORS
1. Always ensure the applied load does
not exceed the generator rating.
Overloading the g
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 th
in the tank.
6. Do Not connect to a commer
residential power supply; e.g. ring main.
7. Never allow the generator air vents to
become blocked.
disconnect the generator when
enerator is
e generator with fuel
cial 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 Fuel level gauge 9 Starting handle
2 Fuel tank cap 10 Fuel supply valve
3 AC plug sockets (2x115V, 1 x 230V) 11 Air filter
4 AC circuit breaker 12 Choke Lever
5 Voltmeter 13 Earth terminal
6 Dipstick 14 Muffler
7 Engine switch 15 Spark plug
8Drain plug
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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
Unpack your Generator and check to ensure the following items are present.
Should there be any deficiency or damage caused during transit contact
your Clarke dealer immediately.
•The Generator
• Spark Plug Box Spanner
•Tommy Bar
BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR
IMPORTANT: Generators should ALWAYS be earthed.
Attach a suitable earth lead to a good earth - water pipe, ground spike etc.,
whenever you use this generator.
Before 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 removed from the unit
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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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
‘H’ Level
‘L’ Level
WARNING: TO CARRY OUT THIS CHECK, PLACE THE GENERATOR ON LEVEL
GROUND WITH THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF (O).
WARNING: TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH ANY HOT PARTS OF THE
GENERATOR WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL.
1. Turn the oil filler cap anticlockwise and remove from the oil
tank, wipe the dipstick with a
clean cloth.
2. 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.
3.
If the oil is below the ‘L’ level on
the dipstick, fill the oil reservoir to
the ‘H’ level on the dipstick.
• Oil Capacity (See
“Specifi
• We recommend the use of
SAE30 oil in this generator.
4. Replace the oil filler cap.
cations” on page 20.)
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CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL
Empty
Full
Fuel filler cap
Fuel filter
1. Check the fuel level on the fuel
gauge.
The fuel gauge will show as red
n you have fuel in the tank
whe
turning white as the fuel level
decreases
To add fuel, open the fuel filler
2.
cap.
3.
Just inside the fuel tank is a fuel
tank filter, check this filter
periodically and remove any
cont
accumulated.
4. Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank
(maximum 25L) watching the fuel
level gauge as you do so.
.
aminants which may have
RECOMMENDED FUEL
We recommend the use of standard unleaded petrol.
WARNING: ALWAYS REFUEL IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM
ANY HEAT SOURCES.
WARNING: ALLOW THE UNIT TO COOL DOWN BEFORE REFUELLING.
WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE FUEL WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
NOTE: Do not overfill the fuel tank.
5. Replace the fuel filler cap securely.
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USING YOUR GENERATOR
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all connections from the AC sockets.
2.
Set the AC breaker to the off
position.
3. Turn on the fuel supply valve.
4.
If you are starting the generator
‘cold’ set the choke lever to the
ON position. If the gene
warm skip this step.
rator is
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5. Set the engine switch to ‘I’
6. Pull the starting handle lightly until
you start to feel resistance and
then pull up sharply to start the
generator.
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.
set the choke lever to the OFF
position (pushed in).
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CONNECTING ELECTRICAL DEVICES
The generator can supply both 230V AC and 115V AC.
1. Connect the appliance to the
generator starting with the device
that draws the most current.
2. Select the voltage that you
require using the voltage selector
switch.
3. Set the circuit breaker to ‘ON’.
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SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR
1. Disconnect all appliances connected to the generator.
2.
Set the circuit breaker to ‘OFF’.
3. Set the engine switch to ‘O’.
4. Set the fuel supply valve to OFF.
NOTE: To stop the generator in an
emerge
engine switch to ‘O’
ncy simply set the
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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. Unscrew and remove the oil filler cap/dipstick.
2. Place a oil collection tray under the drain plug.
3. Unscrew the drain plug, and allow the used engine oil to drain from the
crankcas
NOTE: Drain the engine oil when the engine is warm, this will ensure the
4. Replace the drain plug and it ring seal.
5. Fill the crankcase with engine oil to the ‘H’ mark
page 9.
6. Replace the oil filler cap/dipstick.
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.
e into the oil
oil flows out quicker.
collection tray.
the dipstick. See
on
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CHANGING THE SPARK PLUGS
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CAUTION: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK
PLUG.
1. Remove the spark plug cap from
the spark plug.
2.
Use the supplied spark plug
spanner to remove the spark plug.
3. Remove any carbon that has
accum
sparkplug.
ulated around the
Check the spark plug gap (a), it
4.
should be between 0.7 and 0.8
mm, adjust if necessary.
5. Check the overall condition of the
spark plug an
necessary.
6. Reinstall the spark plug and
replace the spark plug cap.
d replace if
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CHECKING THE AIR FILTER
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE GENERATOR WITHOUT THE AIR FILTER FITTED,
THIS CAN DAMAGE THE GENERATOR.
1. Unlock and remove the air filter
cover.
2. Remove the air filter element.
3. Make sure that the air filter is
clean and not damaged.
• I
f the air filter is damaged
contact
department for a replacement
See page 25.
• If the filter is dirty, wash the filter
in a solution of warm water and
mild detergent and rinse
thoroughly. Leave the filter to dry completely, once it is dry immerse
the filter in clean engine oil and sqeeze the filter to remove excess
oil.
Clarke spare parts
WARNING: DO NOT USE INFLAMMABLE SOLVENTS OR PETROL TO CLEAN
THE AIR FILTER.
Replace the filter back into its
4.
original position and replace the
air filter cover.
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CLEANING THE FUEL VALVE FILTER / DRAINING THE FUEL TANK
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VALVE FILTER
‘O’ RING
CUP
1. Set the fuel supply valve to OFF.
2. U
nscrew and remove the cup,
then remove the valve filter and
‘O’ ring.
ash these parts in a non-
3. W
inflammable solvent. Make sure
that the valve filter is not
damaged.
4.
Place an approved petrol storage
container under the fuel valve
and set the fuel supply valve to
‘ON’.
• The fuel in the tank will drain
into the container.
5. Replace the ‘O’ ring and valve
filter and tighten the cup
possible.
as far as
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The generator fails
tart
to s
The generator fails
ge
nerate
to
electricity
The generator is
dif
ficult to start
Engine switch is off Set the engine switch to ‘I’
Not enough oil in the
generato
No fuel Add more fuel, See page 10
Spark plugs not working
correctly
The device you are trying to
power is faulty
The AC breaker has activated Switch the AC breaker to “on”
The air filter is dirty Clean the air filter, See page 17
The fuel filter is dirty Clean the fuel filter, See page 18
r
Add more oil, See page 9
Change the spark plugs, See
page 16
Make sure the device you want to
power is working properly
If this does not solve your problem, please contact the clarke service
department. See page 25
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SPECIFICATIONS
FG3050
Engine Engine Model 173F
Type Petrol air cooled 4-Stroke OHV single
cylinde
r
3
Displacement (cm
Max. power output (hp/rpm) 8/3600
Ignition type TCI
Start system Recoil
Fuel tank capacity (L) 25
Fuel consumption (L/hr.) 1.9
Duration of run (h) 13
Engine oil capacity (L) 1.1
Guaranteed sound power (L
Generator Rated Frequency (Hz) 50
Rated Voltage (V) 230
Rated Power (kVA) 3.0
Max. Power (kVA) 3.0
Dimensions Length (mm) 683
Width (mm) 539
Height (mm) 548
Unpacked Weight (kg) 65
)
WA dB) 97
242
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EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
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EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
NO DESCRIPTION QTY PAR T NO
1 Crankcase 1 RKFG3050001
2 Oil seal,
3 Washer 2 RKFG3050003
4 Drain plug 2 RKFG3050004
5 Oil seal,
6 Split pin 1 RKFG3050006
7 Washer 1 RKFG3050007
8 Regulating
9 Oil sensor 1 RKFG3050009
10 Diode 1 RKFG3050010
11 Camshaft Assy 1 RKFG3050011
12 Exhaust valve 1 RKFG3050012
13 Intake valve 1 RKFG3050013
14 Spring retainer,
15 Valv e spring 2 RKFG3050015
16 Spring seat,
17 Spring seat,
18 Cap, exhaust
19 Pusher 2 RKFG3050019
20 Pusher guide 1 RKFG3050020
21 Valv e rocker
22 Set pin 2 RKFG3050022
23 Gasket,
24 Stud
25 Bolt M6×12 1 RKFG3050025
26 Spark plug
27 Stud M8×35 2 RKFG3050027
28 Flange bolt 4 RKFG3050028
n
kshaft
cra
regulating sway
bar
a
y bar
sw
us
t valve
exha
t valve
exhaus
inta
ke valve
valv
e
Assy
er head
cylind
M6×M
8×106
TCU
F6R
1 RKFG3050002
1 RKFG3050005
1 RKFG3050008
1 RKFG3050014
1 RKFG3050016
1 RKFG3050017
1 RKFG3050018
2 RKFG3050021
1 RKFG3050023
2 RKFG3050024
1 RKFG3050026
NO DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO
29 Lead wind
cover
30 Gasket,
cyl
inder head
cover
31 Cylinder head
co
ver Assy
32 Bolt 1 RKFG3050032
33 Cylinder head
Assy
34 Outlet pipe 1 RKFG3050034
35 Connecting rod
Assy
36 Piston pin circlip 2 RKFG3050036
37 Piston pin 1 RKFG3050037
38 Piston 1 RKFG3050038
39 Piston ring assy 1 RKFG3050039
40 Crankshaft sets 1 RKFG3050040
41 Driven gear set,
42 Gasket,
43 Set pin 2 RKFG3050043
44 Bearing 6207 1 RKFG3050044
45 Oil seal,
46 Crankcase
47 Dipstick 1 RKFG3050047
48 Seal 1 RKFG3050048
49 Guard
50 Bolt M5×12 3 RKFG3050050
51 Air cleaner Assy 1 RKFG3050051
52 Nut M5 6 RKFG3050052
53 Air cleaner stay 1 RKFG3050053
54 Nut M6 1 RKFG3050054
55 Boot, vent pipe 1 RKFG3050055
56 Air duck 1 RKFG3050056
tor
regula
cra
nkcase
nkshaft
cra
cov
er
crankcase
cover
1 RKFG3050029
1 RKFG3050030
1 RKFG3050031
1 R
1 R
1 R
1 RKFG3050042
1 RKFG3050045
1 RKFG3050046
1 RKFG3050049
KFG3050033
KFG3050035
KFG3050041
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EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
NO DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO
57 Gasket, air
cleaner
58 Manual choke
Assy
59 Gasket, air
clea
ner
60 Carburetor Assy 1 RKFG3050060
61 Gasket, inlet 1 RKFG3050061
62 Connecting
block,
carburetor
63 Gasket,
carbure
tor
64 Check valve
Assy
65 Clamp, check
valv
e
66 Bolt M6×12 2 RKFG3050066
67 Supporting
68 Back spring 1 RKFG3050068
69 Fine regulating
70 Pulling rod 1 RKFG3050070
71 Nut M6 1 RKFG3050071
72 Lock bolt 1 RKFG3050072
73 Regulating arm 1 RKFG3050073
74 Ignition coil unit 1 RKFG3050074
75 Bolt M6×30 2 RKFG3050075
76 Flywheel 1 RKFG3050076
77 Flywheel fan 1 RKFG3050077
78 Starting flange 1 RKFG3050078
79 Nut M16×1.25 1 RKFG3050079
80 Fan hood assy 1 RKFG3050080
81 Bolt M6×12 5 RKFG3050081
82 Grommet 1 RKFG3050082
83 Recoil starter 1 RKFG3050083
84 Bolt M6×8 3 RKFG3050084
85 Gasket, outlet 1 RKFG3050085
86 Exhaust pipe 1 RKFG3050086
plat
spring
e set
1 RKFG3050057
1 RK
1 RKFG3050059
1 RKFG3050062
1 RKFG3050063
1 RK
1 RKFG3050065
1 RKFG3050067
1 RK
FG3050058
FG3050064
FG3050069
NO DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO
87 Gasket, exhaust
pipe
88 Outer hood 1 RKFG3050088
89 Muffler 1 RKFG3050089
90 Inner hood 1 RKFG3050090
91 Side hood 1 RKFG3050091
92 Gasket, inner
93 Muffler stay 1 RKFG3050093
94 Flange bolt
95 Flange bolt
96 Nut M8 2 RKFG3050096
97 Flange bolt
98 Tube cl ip 2 RKFG3050098
99 Fuel cock 1 RKFG3050099
100 Cushion 4 RKFG3050100
101 Fitting brush,
102 Washer 4 RKFG3050102
103 Flange bolt
104 Gasket, fuel
105 Fuel sensor 1 RKFG3050105
106 Screw M5×10 2 RKFG3050106
107 Fuel filler cap
108 Fuel tank 1 RKFG3050108
109 Stripe, fuel tank 1 RKFG3050109
110 Plug, sump 1 RKFG3050110
111 Screw M5×14 9 RKFG3050111
112 Generator fan 1 RKFG3050112
113 Stator cover 1 RKFG3050113
114 Nut M5 2 RKFG3050114
115 Stator Assy 1 RKFG3050115
116 Spring washer
od
ho
M6×1
M8×2
M8×1
tank
fuel
M6×2
senso
comp.
5mm
2
5
6
2
r
1 RKFG3050087
1 R
7 RKFG3050094
2 RKFG3050095
4 RKFG3050097
4 RKFG3050101
4 RKFG3050103
1 RKFG3050104
1 RKFG3050107
6 RKFG3050116
KFG3050092
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EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST
NO DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO
117 Bolt M5×213 2 RKFG3050117
118 Bearing 6204-
2ZN
119 Rotor Assy 1 RKFG3050119
120 Plain washer 1 RKFG3050120
121 Bolt M10×265 1 RKFG3050121
122 Generator stay 1 RKFG3050122
123 Screw M5×12 3 RKFG3050123
124 Brush Assy 1 RKFG3050124
125 Bolt M6×175 4 RKFG3050125
126 Screw M5×18 1 RKFG3050126
127 Clip A 2 RKFG3050127
128 Vo lt ag e
129 Bolt M5×20 2 RKFG3050129
130 Generator end
131 Frame comp. 1 RKFG3050131
132 Rubber pad,
133 Bolt M6×12 4 RKFG3050133
134 Nut M6 4 RKFG3050134
135 Bottom rubber A2 RKFG3050135
136 Nut M6 4 RKFG3050136
137 Bottom rubber B2 RKFG3050137
reg
cove
fram
u
lator
r
e
1 RK
1 RKFG3050128
1 RKFG3050130
2 RKFG3050132
FG3050118
NO DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO
146 Earth terminal
set
147 Vo lt me te r 1 RKFG3050147
148 DC terminal 2 RKFG3050148
149 Ignition switch 1 RKFG3050149
150 Control panel 1 RKFG3050150
151 Bearing 6202 2 RKFG3050151
152 Balancing shaft 1 RKFG3050152
153 Split pin 2 RKFG3050153
154 Wheel kit 2 RKFG3050154
155 Bolt M8×60 2 RKFG3050155
156 Flat washer 6 RKFG3050156
157 Screw M8 6 RKFG3050157
158 Wheel axel 1 RKFG3050158
159 Wheel kit Assy 1 RKFG3050159
160 Underpart 2 RKFG3050160
161 Bolt M8×24 2 RKFG3050161
162 Handle bar 2 RKFG3050162
163 Bolt M8×40 2 RKFG3050163
164 Cable, starting
165 Relay, start-up 1 RKFG3050165
166 Starting motor
167 Bolt M8×35 2 RKFG3050167
mo
Assy
r
to
1 RKFG3050146
1 RKFG3050164
1 R
KFG3050166
138 Rubber pad,
fram
e
139 Nut M8 4 RKFG3050139
140 Cushion, frame 4 RKFG3050140
141 Control panel
case
142 Circuit
protec
tor
143 Consent 2 RKFG3050143
144 Main wire
har
ness Assy
145 Bolt M6×12 5 RKFG3050145
2 RKFG3050138
1 RK
1 RKFG3050142
1 RKFG3050144
FG3050141
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PARTS AND SERVICING
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: Parts@clarkeinternational.com
SERVICE: Service@clarkeinternational.com
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