JCB-G3600P -Troubleshooting and general tips

Pre-Operation Checks

• Oil Level - 10w-30 / SAE 15w40 - 600ml
• Air Filter Inspection
• Check Fuel Level - Fuel Capacity (L) 15
• Electrical Unloading
• Machine Grounding

Operation 

• Starting

• Move the fuel valve to the ON position
• To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CHOKE position. To restart a warm engine, leave thechoke lever in the RUN position.
• Put the Engine Switch in the “ON” position

• Pull the recoil starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull it briskly. Do not allow the recoil starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
• If the choke lever was moved to the CHOKE position to start the engine, gradually move it to the RUN position as the engine warms up.
• The output of the generator is based on Full engine speed. Ensure the choke lever is fully located in the RUN position to ensure full engine speed

Stopping

To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the following procedure.

• Remove all load from the machine, this means unplugging all connected appliances.
• Turn the Engine Switch into the Off Position
• Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.

NOTE* The machine is very hot after usage. Allow the machine to cool down before moving

Connecting Appliances

The JCB-G3600P has a rated power of 3200W. This is the maximum amount of power the machine can supply, anything over this will cause the machine to stall, and operate outside of stated specification. This can be dangerous and cause damage to your machine.

• With the machine running at full speed, connect your appliances one at time.
• Using either a 115V/230V or DC12V compatible socket, connect your socket into the desired plug.
• Ensuring your appliance is off, turn on the circuit breaker for your desired socket. If using either the 115V or 230V outlets, also select your desired voltage.
• To disconnect an appliance, turn off the relevant circuit breaker and then disconnect

NOTE* If using a suitable socket extension, ensure you follow the same procedure if any additional appliances are connected. Listen to the tune of the engine, if it changes from the previous running speed, disconnect your appliance. Also if your appliance aren’t working as intended, this could be an indication the generator can’t provide your requested power.

Power management

The Starting Power of some appliances is higher than the Rated Power. Keep this in mind when adding additional appliances to your machine. When starting your appliance, always consider it’s Starting Power additionally to any load you’re currently requesting

NOTE* These are approximate values, and you should always find out your appliances rated power beforehand.

Maintenance

Maintenance - Oil Servicing

When changing a machines oil, run the machine for a few minutes. Warm oil will always drain faster and more through compared to oil that’s cold.

• Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, oil drain plug and washer.
• Reinstall the oil drain plug and new washer, and tighten the oil drain plug securely. 
• With the engine in a level position, fill to the upper limit mark (bottom edge of the oil fill hole) on the dipstick with the recommended oil.

Maintenance - Spark Plug

Recommended Spark Plugs – NGK:BPR7ES/Champion:RN7YC

• Firstly remove the Spark plug cap. This is a push/pull fit
• Using a suitable spark plug wrench, loosen the spark plug and remove it
• Inspect the sparkplug. Replace if your inspection finds:
  1. Visible Damage
  2. Badly fouled with Oil/Carbon
  3. Washer health is compromised
• Using a feeler gauge, check the gap of the spark electrode. The gap should be with these tolerances
  0.7-0.8 mm (0.026-0.031 inch).
• Reinstall the sparkplug, firstly winding it by hand, this is to avoid cross threading.
• After properly seated, fully tighten using spark plug wrench.
• When the washer has started to compress tighten to the following instruction:
  1. New Sparkplug – a 1/2 Turn tight
  2. Re-used Spark Plug – a 1/8 to 1/4 Turn tight

Maintenance – Sediment Filter

• Close the fuel valve and remove the sediment bowl.
• Take out the O-type seal ring and strainer.
• Clean the sediment bowl, O-type seal ring and strainer with incombustible or high-flash solvent.
• Reinstall the O-type seal ring and strainer, and tighten the sediment bowl.
• Open the fuel valve and inspect for leakage.

Cleaning Air Filter

• Open the cover with the lock nut and remove the foam air filter element.
• Wash the foam element in liquid detergent and water, then rinse in clean water and squeeze dry in a clean cloth.
• Saturate the foam filter with clean engine oil, remove excess by squeezing into a dry clean cloth.
• Refit the air filter and air filter cover.

Troubleshooting

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