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Thegeneratorshouldbestartedatleastonceeveryseven
daysandaiiowedto runatieast30minutes,if thiscannotbe
doneandyoumuststoretheunitformorethan30days,use
thefollowinginformationasaguidetoprepareitforstorage.
LongTerm Storage Instructions
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essentiai fuei system parts, such as the carburetor, fue! fiiter,
fuel hose or tank during storage. Aiso, experienceindicates
that aicohoI=blendedfuels (catied gasohol, ethanoi or
methanol) can attract moisture, which ieads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic fuet can
damagethe fuel system of an engine while in storage.
WARNING
FueIand its vapors are extremely flammable and
expiosive.
Fire or explosion can causesevere burns or
death.
WHEN STORmNGFUELOR EQUIPMENTWiTH FUELmNTANK
* Storeawayfrom furnacesstoves,waterheaters,clothesdryers
or otherappliancesthat havepilotlight or otherignitionsource
becausetheycanignitefuel vapors.
WHEN DRAiNmNGFUEL
o TurngeneratorOFFandlet it coolat least2 minutesbefore
removingfuel cap.Loosencapslowlyto relievepressurein
tank.
o Drainfueltankoutdoors.
o Keepfuel awayfromsparks,openflarnes,pilot lights,heat,and
otherignitionsources.
, DONOTlighta cigaretteorsmoke.
ProtectFuelSystem
FuelPreserver:
FilIthe fueItank with fresh fuet allowing at least 1.5" of tank
spacefor fuel expansion as shown on page8, when using a
fuei preserver cartridge with the fresh start fuei cap. if onty
partiatiy fiiied, air in the tank wiii promote fuei deterioration
during storage. Engineand fuel can be stored upto 6 months
with fuei preserver.
° Check level of fueI preserver cartridge. FueIpreserver is
dark in color.
° If cartridge is atmost empty or empty, repiace with a
new fuei preserver cartridge following the instructions
in Fresh StartTMFuel Cap.
If fueI preserver is not used, remove ali fuel from tank and
run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
ChangeOil
Whiie engine is still warm, drain oii from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade. See ChangingEngine 0//'.
Oil Cylinder Sore
° Removespark plug and pour about 1 ounce (30mI) of
clean engine oil into the cylinder.
o Instati spark plug and crank slowly to distribute oil.
Generator
1. Cieangenerator as out%ed in Generator C/'eaning.
2, Checkthat cooiing air siots and openings on generator
are open and unobstructed,
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can resuit in fire or
electric shock,
o NEVERcrankenginewith sparkplugremoved.
Other Storage Tips
1= DO NOTstore fuei from oneseasonto another unlessit
has beentreated as described in Protect FuelSystem=
2= Repiacefuei can if it starts to rust=Contaminatedfuel
will cause engine problems=
3= If possible, store unit indoors and cover it to give
protection from dust and dirt=
4= Coverunit with a suitable protective cover that does not
retain moisture.
WARNING
covers can be flammable,
DONOTplaceastoragecoverovera hotgenerator.
Letequipmentcoolfor a sufficienttimebeforeplacingthecover
onthe equiprnent.
5. Store generator in clean, dry area.
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