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Storage
The generator should be started at least once every seven
days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot
be done and you must store the unit for more than
30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it for
storage.
Generator Storage
• Clean the generator as outlined in Cleaning in the
Maintenance section.
• Check that cooling air slots and openings on generator
are open and unobstructed.
Long Term Storage Instructions
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts, such as the carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience
indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol,
ethanol, or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to
separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
fuel can damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage.
Protect Fuel System
Fuel Stabilizer:
Follow these instructions if storing fuel more than 30 days.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, use Briggs
& Stratton FRESH START™ fuel stabilizer plus.
If fuel stabilizer is used, you do not need to drain fuel prior
to storage.
• Run engine outdoors for several minutes to be sure
treated fuel has replaced untreated fuel in carburetor.
If fuel preserver is not used, then always remove all fuel
from tank and run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
Change Oil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade.
Oil Cylinder Bore
• Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 ml)
of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
• Install spark plug and pull starter handle slowly to
distribute oil.
Other Storage Tips:
• DO NOT store fuel from one season to another
unless it has been treated as described in Protect Fuel
System.
• Replace fuel container if it starts to rust. Rust and/or
dirt in fuel can cause problems if it’s used with this
unit.
• Store unit in a clean and dry area.
• Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that does
not retain moisture.
• Store generator in clean, dry area.
When adding or draining fuel:
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING
• NEVER crank engine with spark plug removed.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WARNING
• DO NOT place a storage cover over a hot generator.
• Let equipment cool for a sufficient time before placing the cover
on the equipment.
Storage covers can be flammable.
WARNING