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GEN1850 1850 Surge Watts Portable Generator 20
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 switch is set to "off." Set engine switch to "on."
Fuel valve is turned to "closed." Turn fuel valve to "open."
Choke is open. Close the 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 be at the bottom of the
threads on the dipstick hole. If it is not, add or
replace oil.
Engine will not start.
Circuit breaker is off. Flip circuit breaker to "on."
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. Loosen the four gas tank bolts
using 10mm 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.
Engine will not start. Carburetor is gummed up. If the generator has been sitting for a long time,
it is possible that it is gummed up. Remove air
box cover, then remove the air filter. Remove
the two 10mm bolts that hold the carburetor.
Lift up on the throttle linkage on the top of the
carburetor. It should pop off. Pull the fuel line
off. The carburetor will slide off. Turn the
carburetor upside down and remove the 10mm
bolt on the bottom of the bowl. Remove the pin
that holds the float on. Pull the float up. Inspect
the float needle, and make sure the orifice is
not gummed up. Remove the rubber gasket,
then clean the orifice if it is dirty. Use carb
cleaner. Do not spray carb cleaner on the float
needle or any rubber. (See page 27)