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Storing Generator
Before storing generator for extended period of time:
• Be sure storage area is free of excessive humidity
and dust.
• Refer to Table 6 for recommended preparation proce-
dures.
To prepare generator for long-term storage:.
1. Drain fuel into suitable container (see page 30).
2. Change engine oil (see page 23).
3. Remove spark plug. Add a tablespoon of clean
engine oil into spark plug hole.
4. Place rag over spark plug hole and pull recoil starter
handle slowly to turn engine and distribute oil.
5. Use a flashlight to view in the spark plug hole and pull
the recoil starter handle slowly until the piston is at the
top of its compression stroke. This closes both the
intake and exhaust valves and protects the engine
from internal corrosion.
6. Reinstall spark plug.
Draining Fuel
1. Turn fuel lever to OFF position.
2. Run engine until it stops due to lack of fuel.
3. Place suitable container underneath drain hole to
catch fuel.
4. Loosen bolt (underneath fuel sediment cup) using a
10 mm box wrench while holding the fitting above the
fuel valve with a 22 mm open end wrench.
5. Turn fuel lever to ON position.
6. Allow fuel to drain into container.
7. To ensure all fuel is drained, carefully tip generator by
pulling up on frame at side opposite of recoil starter
handle.
8. Allow fuel to completely drain into container.
9. Reinstall bolt.
10. Turn fuel lever to the OFF position.
11. When ready to put generator back into operation, refill
with fresh fuel (see page 24).
NOTICE
Follow service procedures for preparing generator for stor-
age. Inadequate or improper care of generator can result in
damage to generator components and will void limited war-
ranty.
Storage Time Recommended Preparation
Less than 1
month
No preparation required.
1 to 2 months
Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline and
add gasoline conditioner
*
.
* Use gasoline conditioners formulated to extend storage life.
Contact authorized generator dealer for conditioner recommen-
dations.
2 months to 1
year or more
See procedure below.
TABLE 6. Recommended Service Procedures Based on Storage
Time
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
• NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near genera-
tor or where gasoline is stored.
DANGER
FIGURE 63: Loosen Bolt to Drain Fuel
FIGURE 64: Fuel Valve Lever — ON/OFF position
FIGURE 65: Tip Generator to Completely Drain Fuel