STEPHILL GENERATORS SG-344 Honda Petrol Generator User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- STEPHILL GENERATORS
Table of Contents
STEPHILL GENERATORS SG-344 Honda Petrol Generator
Stephill Generators Ltd strongly advise reading the Honda Owners Manual that came with the generator. This contains important safety, servicing and inspection information with regards to the engine.
Before Operation Checks
Check Oil Level
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Ensure the engine is stopped and is on level ground
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Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick from the engine and wipe clean.
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Insert the oil filler cap/dipstick into the oil filler hole as shown, but do not screw it in, then remove it to check the oil level.
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If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the dipstick, fill with the recommended oil. Do not over fill.
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At the correct full level the oil will sit on the edge of the threads on the engine oil filler neck.
Note : Step hill petrol generators are usually despatched with NO oil in the engine.
Check Fuel level
Ensure the fuel tank has sufficient fuel level in the fuel tank.
Note : If the generator has been stored for an extended period ,check
that the fuel hasn’t’ oxidized and deteriorated – Refer to Honda Owners Manual
for cleaning
General Condition
- Look around and underneath the engine for signs of oil and fuel leaks.
- Remove any excess dirt and debris, especially around the silencer and recoil starter.
Load
Disconnect (unplug) any load from the generator before attempting to start.
Operation
Starting the Generator
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Move the FUEL VALVE LEVER to the ON position.
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To start a cold engine, move the CHOKE LEVER to the CLOSED position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the CHOKE LEVER in the OPEN position -
Turn the ENGINE SWITCH to the ON position.
Recoil Starter -
Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown. Return the starter grip gently.
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If the CHOKE LEVER was moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.
The generator is now ready to except load.
Stopping the Generator
To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the ENGINE SWITCH to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the following procedure.
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Turn off the equipment that is using the generator and unplug from the socket outlet.
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Turn the ENGINE SWITCH to the OFF position.
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Turn the FUEL VALVE LEVER to the OFF position.
Features
All Honda GX engines employed by Stephill Generators Ltd have an “OIL ALERT”
system. The OIL ALERT system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an
insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase. Before the oil can fall below a
safe limit, the OIL ALERT system will automatically stop the engine (the
engine switch will remain in the ON position).
If the engine will not start or stops and will not restart, check the oil and
fuel level (see page 1 above) before trouble shooting in other areas.
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