10.3. CLEANING FUEL STRAINER:
Please note that dirt and water in the fuel are
removed by the fuel strainer.
10.3.1. Remove the strainer cup and clean it properly
by removing the water and dirt collected.
10.3.2. Clean the screen and strainer cup with petrol.
10.3.3. Fasten the cup tightly to the main body and
ensure that there are no fuel leaks.
10.4. FUEL HOSE REPLACEMENT:
WARNING
Please take extreme caution when replacing the fuel
hose as petrol is extremely flammable and dangerous.
DO NOT SMOKE OR EXPOSE TO OPEN FLAMES
whilst doing this.
10.4.1. Please ensure that the fuel hose is replaced
every 500 hours. Do not attempt to do this whilst there
fuel valve is open.
10.4.2. Please replace the fuel hose immediately
should a leak develop or if the fuel hose is perished.
11. TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE:
11.1. Before transporting the generator please ensure
that the fuel valve is in the “OFF” position.
Contact with a hot engine or exhaust system can cause
severe burns and or fires, always allow for the engine
to cool down prior to transporting and or storing.
Always ensure that the generator is transported and
or stored in a flat horizontal position. Tilting of the unit
may cause fuel spillage which may result in a fire.
11.2. Before storing the generator for an extended
period of time please ensure that the area of storage is
free from excessive water, dust and humidity. Please
follow the table below:
Storage Time
Recommended Mainten-
cance
0-1 Month
•No preparation required
1-2 Months
•Drain out original fuel in
the fuel tank and replace
with clean fuel
2-12 Months
•Drain out original fuel in
the fuel tank and replace
with clean fuel
•Empty fuel from the
carburetor
•Empty fuel from the fuel
sediment cup
>12 Months
•Drain out original fuel in
the fuel tank and replace
with clean fuel
•Empty fuel from the
carburetor
•Empty fuel from the fuel
sediment cup
•Remove the spark plug
and pour a teaspoon of 2
stroke engine oil into the
cylinder. Turn the engine
slowly by pulling on the
recoil starter. Reinstall the
spark plug
•After removal from stor-
age, drain the stored fuel
into a suitable container
and replace with fresh fuel
before starting.
•Drain the carburetor by loosening the drain screw.
Drain the fuel into a suitable container. Reinstall the
drain plug.
•Having switched the fuel valve off, remove the
sediment cup, empty the fuel, then reinstall the cup
and secure it properly.
NEVER STORE THE GENERATOR INSIDE A HOUSE OR
OFFICE. DO NOT STORE THE GENERATOR WHERE IT
IS SUSEPTABLE TO RAIN OR WATER.
12. TROUBLESHOOTING:
If the generator engine fails to start after several
attempts and if there is no electricity available at the
output socket then please check the chart below. If the
generator still fails to start or generate electricity the
please contact CREATIVE HOUSEWARES (see the back
page of this manual for the contact details)
