Note: the following procedure should be performed in a well ventilated area, with no naked flames, sparks, or cigarettes. Safety glasses should also be worn and switch (6) set to the OFF position.
1.Completely empty the tank of fuel. Ensure the fuel tap (4) is in the OFF position
2.Compress the two wire arms of the hose clamp on the outlet hose at the tap (4) and slide the clamp back from the end of the hose by approx. 25mm. Slide the fuel hose off the outlet of the tap (4).
3.Remove the 4 screws holding the fuel tank (3) to the generator assembly and lift the tank clear of the generator.
4.Loosen the lock nut locking the tap (4) on to the tank. Unscrew the tap from the tank and withdraw the tap from the tank. Be careful not to lose
the small seal on the thread of the tap.
5. Unscrew the tap extension fuel filter (9).
This filter can be cleaned in petrol to remove any
6.Ensuring the small seal is fitted to the tap thread, screw the tap back into the tank by a FULL
is towards the rear of the tank, and the tap control is to the right hand side of the tank.
Holding the tap firm, tighten
the lock nut, ensuring the seal is clamped between the lock nut and the tank.
7.Refit the fuel hose to the outlet of the tap and with the wire arms compressed, slide the hose clamp up onto the connection of the hose and the tap.
8.Refill the tank with fuel and ensure there are no leaks between the tap and the tank, and with the fuel tap turned on, ensure there are no leaks where the fuel hose is fitted to the outlet of the tap.
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