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Thegenerator should be started at least once every seven
days and aliowedto run at ieast30 minutes, if this cannot be
done and you must store the unit for morethan 30 days, use
the following information asa guide to prepare it for storage.
Leng Term Sterage [nstructiens
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essentialfuel system parts, such asthe carburetor, fuei fiiter,
fueI hose or tank during storage. Also, aicohoi-blendedfueis
(calledgasohoI,ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture,
which ieadsto separation and formation of acids during
storage.Acidic fuel can damagethe fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
WARNING
Fue!and its vapors are extremelyflammable and
explosive.
Fireor explosion can causesevere burns or
death.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIP_IENTWiTH FUEL mNTANK
. Storeawayfrom furnaces,stoves water heaters,clothes dryers
or otherappliancesthat havepilot light or other ignition source
becausethey can ignitefuel vapors.
WHEN DRAmNINGFUEL
o Turn generator OFFand let it cool at least2 minutes before
rernovingfuel cap.Loosen cap slowly to relievepressure in
tank.
• Drainfuel tank outdoors.
o Keepfuel awayfrom sparks, open flarnes, pilot lights, heat,and
other ignition sources.
o DONOTlight a cigarette or smoke.
Pretect Fuel System
FuemPreserver:
FilIthe fuettank with fresh fuet allowing at ieast 1.5"of tank
spacefor fue!expansion as shown on page8, when using a
fuei preserver cartridge with the fresh start fuei cap. if only
partialiy fiiled, air in the tank wiii promote rue! deterioration
during storage. Engineand fuel canbe stored upto 6 months
with fuei preserver.
o Checklevelof fuetpreserver cartridge. Fuelpreserver is
dark in color.
, If cartridge is almost empty or empty, repiacewith a new
fuei preserver cartridge foliowing the instructions in Fresh
StarY FuelCap.
If fuei preserver is not used, remove aiifuel from tank and
run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
Changeeil
While engine isstill warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommendedgrade.
elmCyminderBere
* Removespark plug and pour about 1 ounce (30mi) of
clean engine oil into the cyiinder.
* Install spark plug and crank slowly to distribute oil.
WARNING
-_ Unintentionalsparking can result in fire or
_¢ electric shock.
o NEVERcrankenginewith sparkplugremoved.
Generater
1. Cieangeneratoras outtined in GeneratorC/eaning.
2. Checkthat cooiing air slots and openings on generator
are open and unobstructed.
Other Storage Tips
1. DONOTstore fuei from one seasonto another unless it
hasbeentreated as describedin Protect FuelSystem.
2.
.
.
Replacefuel can if it starts to rust. Contaminatedfuel
will cause engine probiems.
If possible, store unit indoors and cover it to give
protection from dust and dirt.
Coverunit with a suitable protective coverthat doesnot
retain moisture.
WARNING
covers can be flammable.
DONOTplaceastoragecoverovera hotgenerator.
Letequipmentcoo!fora sufficienttimebeforeplacingthecover
ontheequipment.
5. Storegenerator in clean, dry area.
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