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STORAGE
If you will not be using the generator set for a significant amount of time (3 months or longer) you
should store the generator to prevent any problems that could arise from sitting idle. Please fully read
the following guidelines prior to storing the unit.
1. Remove all fuel from the engine's fuel tank. If your engine is a gasoline engine start the
generator set and allow it to run out of fuel and then close all the fuel valves. If it is not a
gasoline engine, go to step 2.
An alternative to draining the fuel from a gasoline engine is adding a fuel stabilizer, such as
"STA-BIL" to minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage (Follow the manufacturer's
directions). After the fuel stabilizer is added, run the generator set for 5 minutes to get the stabilizer
into the carburetor. After shutting the engine off, be sure to close all the fuel valves.
2. Disconnect and remove the battery if your generator set is so equipped.
3. Drain the used oil from the engine's crankcase and refill it with fresh, clean oil (If your engine
is diesel proceed to step 4).
4. If your engine has spark plugs, remove them and pour1 oz. Of clean engine oil into the
cylinder. Put a rag over the spark plug port and turn the engine over approximately 5 times
to distribute the oil in the cylinder. Replace the spark plug but do not
reconnect it.
This will help prevent accidental or unauthorized starting.
5. Provide maintenance to the engine and generator set as described in the engine and
generator maintenance sections of this manual.
6. Cover any bare metal spots with paint or another type of rust preventative.
NEVER STORE AN ENGINE WITH FUEL IN ITS TANK INDOORS OR IN AN
ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA WHERE GASOLINE FUMES COULD
REACH AN IGNITION SOURCE AND CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
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