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8. STORAGE
Long term storage of your machine will require some preventive
procedures to guard against deterioration.
8.1 Drain the fuel
1. Turn the 3 in 1 switch to “OFF” (1) .
2. Remove the fuel tank cap, remove the filter . Extract the fuel from the
fuel tank into an approved gasoline container. Then, install the fuel tank
cap.
WARNING
• Fuel is highly flammable and poisonous. Check “SAFETY
INFORMATION” (See page 6) carefully.
NOTICE
• Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel
may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts.
3. Start the engine (See Page 20) and leave it running until it stops. The
engine stops in approx. 20 minutes. Time by running out of fuel.
TIP:
Do not connect with any electrical devices. (unloaded operation)
Duration of the running engine depends on the amount of the fuel left in
the tank.
4. Remove the screws, and then remove the cover.
5. Drain the fuel from the carburetor by loosening the drain screw on the
carburetor float chamber.
6. Turn the 3 in 1 switch to “OFF”.
7. Tighten the drain screw.
8. Install the cover and tighten the screws.
9. Turn the fuel tank cap air vent knob to “OFF” after the engine has
completely cooled down.
8.2 Engine
Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston ring, etc. from
corrosion.
1. Remove the spark plug, pour about one tablespoon of SAE 10W-30
into the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark plug. Recoil start the
engine by turning over several times (with 3 in 1 switch knob off) to
coat the cylinder walls with oil.
2. Pull the recoil starter until you feel compression. Then stop pulling.
(This prevents the cylinder and valves from rusting).
3. Clean exterior of the generator. Store the generator in a dry, well-
ventilated place, with the cover placed over it.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.1 Engine won’t start
1. Fuel systems
No fuel supplied to combustion chamber.
· No fuel in tank…Supply fuel.
· Fuel in tank….Fuel tank cap air vent knob and fuel cock knob to “ON”
· Clogged fuel filter …. Clean fuel filter.
· Clogged carburetor…. Clean carburetor.
2. Engine oil system
Insufficient
· Oil level is low…. Add engine oil.
3 . Electrical systems
· Put the 1 in 3 switch to “CHOKE” and pull the recoil starter … Poor
spark.
· Spark plug dirty with carbon or wet … Remove carbon or wipe spark
plug dry.
· Faulty ignition system … consult our company authorized dealer.
STORAGE
TROUBLESHOOTING
9.2 Generator won’t produce power
· Safety device (DC protector) to “OFF”…. Press the DC protector to
“ON”.
· The AC pilot light (Green) goes off …. Stop the engine, then restart.
