Clarke FG5100ES Instruction Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
LS0310
GENERATOR
MODEL NO: FG4050ES / FG5100ES
PART NO: 8857715, 8857720

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 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. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2
GUARANTEE .................................................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................... 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ................................................. 4
SAFETY SYMBOLS ............................................................ 6
GENERATOR OVERVIEW ................................................. 7
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY ........................................ 8
BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR .................................... 11
USING YOUR GENERATOR .............................................. 14
MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................ 22
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 23
EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST ............................... 24
PARTS AND SERVICING .................................................. 27
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .................................. 28

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WORK AREA
•Always use in a well ventilated area.
• Always position the exhaust outlet away from people.
• Never use indoors or in a confined space.
• Read these safety instructions before using the equipment.
• Keep children away from the generator
POSITIONING THE GENERATOR
1.
1M (3ft)
1M (3ft)
Always leave a least a 1M gap
between the generator and any
surrounding building or structures.
2. Always ensure the generator is on
a solid, flat surface.
3. Always ensure the surrounding
area is free from any material that
could burn or be damaged by
heat.
4. Never move or tilt the generator whilst it is switched on.
FIRE PREVENTION
1. Always switch the engine OFF
when refuelling.
2. Always refuel away from any
source of heat.
3. Always refuel in a well ventilated
area.
4. Never overfill the tank, fill to the
level specified (See “Checking
the fuel level” on page 13.).
5. Never smoke whilst refuelling and avoid smoking or using a naked flame
near the generator.
WARNING: EXHAUST FUMES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF INHALED

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6. 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/
covered. 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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR GENERATORS
1. Always ensure the applied load does
not exceed the generator rating.
Overloading the generator is
dangerous and could cause serious
damage.
2. Always disconnect the generator when
carrying out any maintenance.
3. Always ensure the generator reaches
operating speed before connecting a
load.
4. Never allow the generator to run out of
fuel when a load is connected.
5. Never transport the generator with fuel
in the tank.
6. Do Not connect to a commercial or
residential power supply; eg ring main.
7. Never allow the generator air vents to
become blocked.

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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.
Corrosive material
Explosive risk

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GENERATOR OVERVIEW
NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION
1 Fuel level gauge 9 Starting handle
2 Fuel tank cap 10 Fuel supply valve
3 Ignition panel 11 Handle
4Controlpanel 12AirFilter
5 Wheel 13 Choke lever
6 Battery 14 Muffler
7 Dipstick 15 Spark plug
8Drainplug 16

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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
Unpack your generator and check to ensure the following items are present.
Should there be any deficiency or damage caused during transit contact
your Clarke dealer immediately.
• The generator
• Spark plug box spanner
•Tommybar
• Wheel kit
FITTING THE WHEEL KIT
1. Lay the generator on it’s front and
attach the 2 feet to the frame
using 4 x Short bolts, 4 x Washers,
4 x Spring washers and 4 x Nuts.
2. Slide both wheels on to the axle.
NOTE: Make sure that the valve on
each wheel is on the outside.
3. Secure the wheel to the axle using
a split pin.

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4. Place the axle against the frame
on the generator as shown.
5. Fix the axle to the frame using
2 x Long bolts, 2 x Washers, 2 x
Spring washers and 2 x Nuts.
6. Carefully place the generator
onto its wheels/feet.
FITTING THE HANDLES
1. Place thehandle into position as
shown.
2. Ssecure the handle using the nNut
and bolt supplied
• Making sure that the 2 plastic
washers are inserted between
the handle and frame as
shown.

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CONNECTING THE BATTERY
• Connect the negative wire to
the negative terminal on the
battery as shown on the right.
• Connect the positive wire to
the positive terminal on the
battery.
• Ensure both terminals are
covered by the plastic covers
as shown.
EARTH POINT
Always connect the generator to an
earth point. The earth terminal is
shown on the right.