100544 - 7000W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR
STORAGE
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Removing from Storage
If the generator has been improperly stored for a long period
of time with gasoline in the gasoline tank and/or carburetor,
all fuel must be drained and the carburetor must be thoroughly
cleaned. This process involves technically advanced tasks.
For assistance please call our Technical Support Team at
1-877-338-0999. If the gasoline tank and carburetor were
properly emptied of all gasoline prior to the generator being
stored, follow the below steps when removing from storage.
1. Add gasoline to the generator according to
Add Fuel:
Gasoline
.
2. Turn the fuel select dial to gasoline.
3. After 5 minutes check the carburetor and air filter areas for
any leaking gasoline. If any leaks are found, the carburetor
will need to be disassembled and cleaned or replaced. If no
gasoline leaks are found, turn the fuel select dial to “OFF.”
4. Check engine oil level and add clean, fresh oil if needed.
See
Oil Specifications
for proper oil type.
5. Check and clear air filter of any obstructions such as bugs
or cobwebs. If necessary, clean air filter according to
Cleaning the Air Filter
.
6. If the generator includes a battery, connect according to
Connect the Battery
.
7. Start the generator according to
Starting the Engine
.
!
DANGER
Generator exhaust contains odorless and colorless carbon
monoxide gas.
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 start/stop
button and fuel select dial are set to the “OFF” position.
–
If your generator includes a battery, disconnect
according to
Generator Battery
.
