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Leak Testing Fuel System
1. Create a mixture of 50% water and 50% liquid
dishwashing soap.
2. Turn ON the fuel supply by turning both LP fuel tank
shut off valves one full turn COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
3. Using a sponge, rag or small non-metallic brush, apply
the soap water mixture at each of the locations shown
above.
WARNING
Propane is extremely flammable and
explosive, which could cause burns, fire or
explosion resulting in death, serious injury
and/or property damage.
DO NOT smoke or permit ignition sources in the area
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while conducting a leak test.
Perform leak test OUTDOORS only in a well ventilated
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area.
DO NOT perform a leak test with a match or open flame.
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DO NOT perform a leak test while the generator is in use.
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ALWAYS perform a leak test when first using the
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generator.
ALWAYS perform a leak test every time an LP fuel tank or
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any fuel system component is changed.
ALWAYS perform a leak test whenever the generator is
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moved.
Perform a leak test at least once per year or if your
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generator has not been used for more than 60 days.
4. Check each location for growing bubbles, which
indicates a fuel leak.
5. Close both LP fuel tank shut off valves (turn fully
CLOCKWISE).
6. Press and hold control panel’s
START/RUN/STOP
switch in START position for 5 seconds to release gas
pressure in hoses. See
Control Panel Controls and
Features
.
7. Tighten or replace any leaking connections.
8. Repeat Steps 2 through 7 until no leaks are detected.
DO NOT use the generator if leaks cannot be stopped.
Contact a qualified LP fuel professional for assistance.
9, Turn OFF both LP fuel tank shut off valves until you are
ready to use the generator.
10. Wash off soapy residue with clean cold water and towel
dry.
11. Wait five minutes to allow all gas to evacuate the area
before starting the generator.
NOTICE
The leak test must be performed in an area that has
adequate lighting in order to see if bubbles are developing.
DO NOT use a flashlight to check for bubbles.
A ‑ Both Coupling Nuts to LP Fuel Tank Shut Off Valve
Connections
B ‑ LP Fuel Tank Shut Off Valves at Cylinder Connections
C ‑ LP Fuel Tank Welds
D ‑ The Full Length of all Fuel Hoses
E ‑ Brass T‑Valve Connections (all joints)
F ‑ Back Sides of Coupling Nuts and Hose Connection
Joints
G ‑ Regulator Connection to Fuel Hose
H ‑ Fuel Hose Connection to Generator (all joints
)
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B
B
C
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D
D
D
G
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F
H
LP Fuel Tank Leak Test Locations
Not
for
Reproduction
