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ENGLISH 100302
Long Term Storage Cont’d.
c. Use the drain bolt on the carburetor to completely
empty gasoline from the fuel tank and carburetor
into an appropriate container.
d. Replace and tighten the carburetor drain bolt.
6. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.
7. Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon
of oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine slowly to
distribute the oil and lubricate the cylinder.
8. Reattach the spark plug and spark plug cap.
9. If the generator includes a battery, disconnect and
charge according to Generator Battery.
10. Clean the generator according to Generator
Maintenance.
11. Store the generator in a cool, dry place out of direct
sunlight.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Generator exhaust contains odorless and colorless
carbon monoxide gas.
To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of your
generator during periods of storage, the following
precautions should be followed:
– When storing the generator make sure the engine
switch and fuel valve are set to the “OFF”
position.
– If your generator includes a battery, disconnect
according to the Generator Battery section.
DANGER
Our engines work well with 10% or less ethanol
blend fuels. When using blended fuels there are
some issues worth noting:
– Ethanol-gasoline blends can absorb more water
than gasoline alone.
– These blends can eventually separate, leaving
water or a watery goo in the tank, fuel valve and
carburetor.
– With gravity-fed fuel supplies, this compromised
fuel can be drawn into the carburetor and cause
damage to the engine and/or potential hazards.
– There are only a few suppliers of fuel stabilizer
that are formulated to work with ethanol blend
fuels.
– Any damages or hazards caused by using
improper fuel, improperly stored fuel, and/
or improperly formulated stabilizers, are not
covered by manufacture’s warranty.
NOTE
If the generator has been improperly stored for a long
period of time with gasoline in the fuel tank and/or
carburetor, all fuel must be drained and the carburetor
must be thoroughly cleaned. This process involves
technically advanced tasks. For assistance please call our
Technical Support line at 1-877-338-0999. If the fuel
tank and carburetor were properly emptied of all fuel prior
to the generator being stored, follow the below steps when
removing from storage.
1. Add fuel to the generator according to Add Fuel.
2. With the engine switch in the “OFF” position,
turn the fuel valve to the “ON” position. After 5
minutes check the carburetor and air filter areas for
any leaking gasoline. If found, the carburetor will
need to be disassembled and cleaned or replaced.
If no fuel leaks are found, turn the fuel valve to the
“OFF” position.
3. Check oil level and add clean, fresh oil if needed.
4. Check and clear air filter of any obstructions such
as bugs or cobwebs. If necessary, clean according
to Air Filter section.
5. If the generator includes a battery, connect
according to Connect the Battery
6. Start the generator according to Starting the
Engine.
Removing from Storage
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