STORAGE
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EVERY 50 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
Clean air filter
Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot
environments
EVERY 100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
Change oil
Clean/adjust spark plug
Clean spark arrestor
Clean fuel valve filter*
EVERY 250 HOURS
Clean combustion chamber*
Check/adjust valve clearance*
EVERY 3 YEARS
Replace fuel line*
* To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners or certified service
centers.
WARNING
To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of your generator
during periods of storage, the following precautions should be
followed:
–
When storing the generator make sure the ignition switch
and fuel valve are set to the “OFF” position.
Short Term Storage (up to 30 days)
Ethanol blended gasoline may gum up and clog the carburetor if
the generator is not run or carburetor drained within 4 weeks.
1. Be sure all appliances are disconnected from the generator.
2. Start the generator as instructed in
Starting the Engine
section.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.
4. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the
engine. This usually takes a few minutes.
5. Move the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
Mid Term Storage (30 days – 1 year)
Ethanol blended gasoline in the tank has a maximum shelf life
of up to 1 year with the addition of a properly formulated fuel
stabilizer and stored in a cool, dry place.
1. Be sure all appliances are disconnected from the generator.
2. Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the gasoline tank.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the “ON” position.
4. Start and run the generator for 10 minutes so the treated
gasoline cycles through the fuel system.
5.
Option 1: Drain Gasoline from Carburetor
5a. Turn ignition switch to the “OFF” position and allow
generator to cool completely before continuing.
5b. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF”.
5c. Use the drain bolt on the carburetor to empty any
excess gasoline from the carburetor into an appropriate
container. Use a funnel (and appropriate hose if
necessary) under the carburetor drain bolt to avoid
spillage.
5d. When gasoline stops flowing from the carburetor, replace
and tighten the carburetor drain bolt and be sure to
properly dispose of the drained gasoline according to
local regulations or guidelines.
6.
Option 2: Run Dry
6a. With the generator running, turn the fuel valve to the
“OFF” position and allow the generator to run until the
engine stops from complete fuel starvation. This may
take a few minutes.
6b. Turn ignition switch to the “OFF” position and allow
generator to cool completely before continuing.
7. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug and pour about a
tablespoon of oil into the cylinder.
8. Pull the recoil cord slowly to crank the engine to distribute the
oil and lubricate the cylinder.
9. Install the spark plug and spark plug cap.
10. Clean the generator according to Cleaning the Generator.
11. Store the generator in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
