Makita G1700i Portable Generator User Manual


 
12. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE
(See Fig.
66
)
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The following procedures should be followed
prior to storage of your generator for periods of 6
months or longer.
Drain fuel from fuel tank carefully by
disconnecting the fuel line.
Gasoline left in the fuel tank will eventually
deteriorate making engine-starting difficult.
When draining fuel from the fuel tank, use the
hand pomp and set it into the refilling port.
(See Fig. 6-q)
Remove the drain screw of the carburetor.
(See Fig. 6-w)
q DRAIN SCREW
Change engine oil.
Check for loose bolts and screws, tighten
them if necessary.
Clean generator thoroughly with oiled cloth.
Spray with preservative if available. NEVER
USE WATER TO CLEAN GENERATOR !
Pull starter handle until resistance is felt,
leaving handle in that position.
Store generator in a well ventilated, low
humidity area.
11. TRANSPORTING
When transporting the generator, make sure that
the fuel (gasoline) should be drained from the
tank.
(a) Turn the engine switch to the " " (STOP)
position.
(b) Drain the fuel from the tank.
To prevent fuel spillage due to the
vibration and impact, never transport
the generator with the fuel (gasoline)
filled in the tank.
Secure the tank cap thoroughly.
To avoid the risk of the gasoline
flammability, never leave the generator
in an area exposed to direct sunlight or
high temperatures for a long time.
Keep the fuel (gasoline) in the exclusive
gasoline storage tank made by steel
when transporting.
WARNING
STOP
RUN
CHOKE
(c) Secure the tank cap and set the cover in
position.
TANK CAP COVER
FUEL TANK CAP
Do not place any heavy objects on the
generator.
Select and place the generator in the
proper position of the transport vehicle
so that the generator not be moved or
fallen down.
Fix the generator with rope as necessary.
CAUTION