Makita G1700i manual PRE-OPERATION Checks See Fig

7. DC TERMINALS (See Fig. 2-t)

ENGLISH	DC electric power for battery charge is available.
	- Red is positive (+) terminal.
	- Black is negative (-) terminal.

8. DC CIRCUIT BREAKER (See Fig. 2-y)

DC circuit breakers shut off electric current when the current exceeds its limit or a malfunction occurs in the connected appliance.

Check for excessive current consumption or defects in the appliance. After making sure everything is in order, push the button to the " ON " position.

	q BUTTON	e IN (ON)
FRANÇAISE	w KNOB	r OUT (OFF)
		CAUTION
	If circuit breaker continues to be activated,
	discontinue use and check generator
	and/or appliance for malfunction with
	their respective service representatives.
	Never interfere with the operation of the
	circuit breaker knob or keep pushing it in
	the "ON" position.
	9. GROUND TERMINAL (See Fig. 2-i)

4.PRE-OPERATION CHECKS (See Fig. 3)

1. CHECK ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 3-q,w)

Before checking or refilling oil, be sure generator is located on stable and level surface with engine stopped.

■Remove oil filler cap and check the engine oil level.

■If oil level is below the lower level line, refill with suitable oil (see table) to upper level line. Do not screw in the oil filler cap when checking oil level.

■Change oil if contaminated. (See "How-To" Maintenance.)

Oil capacity . . . . 0.4 liters (0.42 qts)

Recommended engine oil:

Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil of API service class SE or higher grade (SG, SH or SJ is recommended). SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 is recommended for general, all-temperature use. If single viscosity oil is used, select the appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your area.

5W

10W

20W

Single grade #20

#30

#40

Terminal for grounding the generator.

Multigrade

10W-30

10W-40

ESPAÑOL	10. RECOIL STARTER (See Fig. 2-u)
	Pull this handle to start the generator.
	q RECOIL STARTER HANDLE

11. FUEL TANK CAP (See Fig. 2-o)

The fuel tank cap is located behind the cover. To open the cover, lift up with the dent portion depressed backward as shown in the illustration. Remove the fuel tank cap by turning counterclockwise.

q FUEL TANK CAP

w FUEL FILTER SCREEN e TANK CAP COVER

12. SIDE COVER (Ｌ.Ｒ.) (See Fig. 2-!0)

To access the following items for servicing, take the applicable side cover out by removing the screw with screwdriver or coin.

LH-side cover ---- Air cleaner etc.

RH-side cover ---- Oil level gauge, Ignition coil,

Spark plug etc.

Ambient temperature

2. CHECK ENGINE FUEL (SeeFig. 2-o, 3-e)

WARNING

Do not refuel while smoking or near open flame or other such potential fire hazards. Otherwise fire accident may occur.

■If fuel level is low, refill with unleaded automotive gasoline.

■Fuel level should never over the RED marking at the inlet portion. (SeeFig. 3-e-q)

q RED MARKING

■Be sure to use the fuel filter screen on the fuel filter neck.

q FUEL TANK CAP

w FUEL FILTER SCREEN e TANK CAP COVER

Fuel tank capacity . . . 3.5 liters (0.92 US.gal)

■When using the generator first time or stopping due the fuel running out, pull the recoil handle several times after filling fuel up to the RED marking at the inlet portion of the fuel tank.

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