720W PORTABLE GENERATOR MODEL NO: G720 PART NO: 8857800 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS1011
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 720W Portable 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2 GUARANTEE .................................................................... 2 PARTS AND SERVICING .................................................. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................... 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ................................................. 4 Work area ........................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: EXHAUST FUMES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF INHALED WORK AREA • Always use in a well ventilated area. Never use indoors or in a confined space. • Always position the exhaust outlet away from people. • Read these safety instructions before using the equipment. • Keep children and animals away from the generator. POSITIONING THE GENERATOR 1. Always keep the generator at least 1 m (3 ft) from walls or other equipment, or the engine may overheat. 2.
. 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/ under cover. 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. 4. Make sure you ground (earth) the generator.
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. 6 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
GENERATOR OVERVIEW NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION 1 Fuel cap 8 AC circuit breaker/reset button 2 Carry handle 9 AC socket 3 Engine switch 10 DC socket/reset button 4 Fuel valve 11 Spark plug cover 5 Starting handle 12 Spark plug 6 Choke 13 Voltmeter 7 Maintenance panel 7 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Unpack your generator and make sure the following items are present. 1 x Generator 1 x Battery Charging Lead Assembly 1 x Spark Plug Box Spanner 1 x Fuel Mixing Cup (inside fuel tank cap) 1 x Tommy Bar 1 x Instruction Manual Should there be anything missing or damaged in transit contact your Clarke dealer immediately. BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR IMPORTANT: Generators should ALWAYS be earthed. Make sure you ground (earth) the generator.
ADDING THE FUEL/OIL MIXTURE WARNING: FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS. WARNING: SEE “GENERAL SAFETY RULES” ON PAGE 4 AND READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE REFUELING. WARNING: WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL IMMEDIATELY. WARNING: AFTER REFUELING, MAKE SURE THE FUEL CAP IS TIGHTENED SECURELY. The generator requires a 50:1 mixture of fuel and oil. To mix the fuel you will need a 5L container with a screw-on lid suitable for storing petrol. 1. Pour the required amount of petrol into the container.
USING YOUR GENERATOR Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank before using the generator. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Remove all connections from the AC sockets. 2. Turn fuel valve to the ON position. 3. Set the choke lever to the “I” position (all the way to the left). 4. Set the engine switch to the “I” (ON) position. 5. Hold the generator handle firmly and pull the starting handle lightly until you start to feel resistance and then pull up sharply to start the engine.
6. Once the engine has warmed up, return the choke lever to the run position (all the way to the right). SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR To stop the generator in an emergency simply set the engine switch to ‘0’ (OFF) position. 1. Turn off and disconnect any electric devices. 2. Set the engine switch to the “0” (OFF) position. 3. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position. 11 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL DEVICES CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE APPLIANCE BEING CONNECTED IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER, IF IT BEGINS TO ACT ABNORMALLY OR STOPS SUDDENLY, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE GENERATOR. CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RATED LOAD FOR THE GENERATOR. CAUTION: ANY DEVICE WHICH CONTAINS AN INDUCTIVE LOAD E.G. DEVICES THAT CONTAIN A MOTOR MAY REQUIRE MORE CURRENT ON STARTUP. The generator can supply both 230V AC and 12V DC AC POWER 1. Start the engine. See page 10. 2.
AC OVER LOAD PROTECTOR If the AC overload protector activates: 1. Disconnect the appliance • Wait for 2-3 minutes. 2. Press the AC circuit breaker/reset button shown on the right. DC POWER (FOR CHARGING CAR BATTERIES ONLY) WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY PERFORM THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ORDER SHOWN. 1. Start the engine, See page 10. 2. Connect the battery charging leads to the battery.
MAINTENANCE THE SPARK PLUGS (EVERY 50 HOURS OF USE) CAUTION: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK PLUG. 1. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug. 2. Use a spark plug spanner (supplied) to remove the spark plug. 3. Check for discoloration and use a wire brush to remove any carbon build up. 4. Check the spark plug gap (a) with a feeler gauge, it should be between 0.6 and 0.7 mm. • Adjust if necessary. 5. Check the overall condition of the spark plug and replace if damaged.
THE AIR FILTER (EVERY 150 HOURS OF USE) 1. Remove the maintenance panel screws. 2. Remove the maintenance panel. 3. Remove the air filter element. 4. Wash it in a solution of warm water and mild detergent. 5. Rinse thoroughly and leave it to dry, once it is completely dry immerse the filter in clean engine oil and sqeeze the filter to remove excess oil. • If the air filter is damaged contact Clarke spare parts department for a replacement.
THE FUEL FILTER (EVERY 150 HOURS OF USE) Just inside the fuel tank is a fuel filter, check this filter periodically and remove any contaminants which may have accumulated. 1. Remove the fuel cap from the generator. 2. Lift out the fuel filter. 3. Clean the filter with solvent. • If the filter is damaged contact Clarke spare parts department for a replacement. 4. Replace the filter and fuel cap. 16 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE The generator fails to start Engine switch is off. Set the engine switch to ‘on’. No fuel. Add more fuel, see page 9. Spark plug not working correctly. Change the spark plug. see page 14. The device you are trying to power is faulty. Make sure the device you want to power is working properly. The generator fails to generate electricity SOLUTION (AC supply only) The AC Remove the appliance Circuit Breaker has activated.
SPECIFICATIONS G720 Engine Type Petrol 2-Stroke 63 Displacement (cm3) Ignition type Recoil Fuel tank capacity (L) 4.2 Maximum run time (h) 6.5 hours @ 75% Load Guaranteed sound power level (LWA dB) Sound pressure level (LpA dB) Generator Dimensions 91 69.5 Rated Frequency (Hz) 50 Rated AC Voltage (V) 230 Rated Power (W) 650 Max. Power (W) 720 Rated DC Voltage (V) 12 Rated DC Current (A) 5.
EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST 19 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST NO DESCRIPTION PART NO: NO DESCRIPTION PART NO: NO DESCRIPTION PART NO: 1 Left Crankcase RKG72001 33 Thick Nut RKG72033 62 Flange Bolt RKG72062 34 63 Rear Cover RKG72063 Right Crankcase RKG72002 The Cover Of Cylinder Cap RKG72034 2 64 Flange Bolt RKG72064 35 Flange Bolt RKG72035 3 Bearing 6004 RKG72003 65 RKG72036 4 Hole Circlip RKG72004 Ignition Coil Assembly Dentiform Washer RKG72065 36 66 Flange Bolt RKG72066 5 Oil Seal RKG72005
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 21 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 22 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
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