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If you are going to store your generator
for more than 30 days, use the following
information as a guide to prepare the
generator for storage.
Never store generator
with fuel in the tank
indoors or in enclosed, poorly venti-
lated areas, where fumes can reach
an open flame, spark, or pilot light as
on a furnace, water heater, clothes
dryer, or other gas appliances.
ENGINE PREPARATION
1. Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank to
minimize the formation of fuel gum
deposits during storage.
2. Run engine at least 10 minutes after
adding stabilizer to allow it to enter
the fuel system.
3. Shut off engine.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
remove the spark plug.
5. Add one teaspoon of oil through the
spark plug hole.
STORAGE
6. Place rag over spark plug hole and
pull the recoil a few times to
lubricate the combustion chamber.
7. Replace the spark plug, but do not
connect the spark plug wire.
NOTE: If a fuel stabilizer is not used, all
gasoline must be drained from the tank
and carburetor to prevent gum deposits
from forming on these parts and causing
possible malfunction of the engine.
IMPORTANT: If gasoline is removed
from the tank, oil needs to be added to
prevent rust from forming in the tank:
1. Pour a cup of SAE 10W-30 oil into
the gas tank.
2. With assistance from another
person, shake or roll the unit so the
oil covers the complete gas tank.
3. Drain off excess oil.
GENERATOR
• Clean the generator as outlined in
the Maintenance Section on this
manual.
• Check that cooling air slots and
openings on generator are open
and unobstructed.