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ITEM # GEN2000 Portable Gasoline Generator
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To drain the gasoline from the carburetor turn the fuel valve to the “off” position while the engine is running. The generator will shut down when all
the gasoline in the carburetor has been used.
Do not store gasoline for more than 3 months.
STORAGE/TRANSPORT PROCEDURES
Never place any type of storage cover on this generator while it is still hot.
When transporting or storing this generator for extended time:
• Allow generator to fully cool before moving it. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and ignite some materials.
• Empty the fuel tank. (See “Emptying the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance/Care” section.)
• Turn the fuel valve to the “off” position.
• Disconnect the spark plug.
• Do not obstruct any ventilation openings.
• Do not drop or strike this generator while moving it.
• Store this generator in a cool dry area, free of excessive dust.
Storage Time
Recommended Storage Procedure (which will help prevent difficult starts)
Less than 1 month
No storage procedure required.
1 to 2 months
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner
2 months to 1 year
Empty the fuel tank. (See “Emptying the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance/Care” section.)
1 year or more
Empty the fuel tank. (See “Emptying the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance/Care” section.) Disconnect the spark plug.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IMPORTANT: If trouble persists, call our customer help line at 1-866-460-9436, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time.
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Engine will not start.
Engine switch is set to "off."
Set engine switch to "on."
Fuel valve is turned to "closed."
Turn fuel valve to "open."
Choke is set to “Open/Run”.
Set the choke to “Closed/Choke”
Engine is out of gasoline.
Add gasoline.
Engine is filled with contaminated and/or old
gasoline.
Drain gasoline from the engine and add new
gasoline.
Spark plug is dirty.
Clean spark plug.
Spark plug boot is cracked.
Replace spark plug.
Spark plug is broken.
Replace spark plug.
Oil is low.
The oil level should almost OVERFLOW. If it is
not, add more oil.
Engine will not start.
Spark plugs not sparking.
Verify that you have spark. Pull spark plug cap
off spark plug. Take spark plug out using spark
plug wrench. Put spark plug back into boot and
hold it onto bare metal. Make sure the on/off
switch is in the ON position. Pull the starter.
You should see a spark.
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