Generac Power Systems G0071260, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Owner’s Manual for Chemical Pump 13
Storage
Refer to the following list to prepare equip-
ment for storage.
• DO NOT place a storage cover on a hot
chemical pump. Allow equipment to cool to
room temperature before storage.
• DO NOT store fuel from one season to
another unless properly treated.
• Replace fuel container if rust is present.
Rust in fuel will cause fuel system problems.
• Cover equipment with a suitable protective,
moisture resistant cover.
• Store equipment in a clean and dry area.
• Always store chemical pump and fuel away
from heat and ignition sources.
Prepare Fuel System for Storage
Fuel stored over 30 days can go bad and
damage fuel system components. Keep fuel
fresh, use fuel stabilizer.
If fuel stabilizer is added to fuel system, pre-
pare and run engine according to Starting the
Engine Run engine for 10-15 minutes to circu-
late stabilizer throughout fuel system. Ade-
quately prepared fuel can be stored up to 24
months.
NOTE: If fuel has not been treated with fuel
stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved
container. Run engine until it stops from lack
of fuel. Use of fuel stabilizer in fuel storage
container is recommended to keep fuel fresh.
1. Change engine oil.
2. Remove spark plug.
3. Pour a tablespoon (5-10cc) of clean
engine oil or spray a suitable fogging
agent into cylinder.
4. Pull starter recoil several times to distrib-
ute oil in cylinder.
5. Install spark plug.
6. Pull recoil slowly until resistance is felt.
This will close valves so moisture cannot
enter engine cylinder. Gently release
recoil.
Change Oil
Change engine oil before storage. See
Change Engine Oil .
Prepare Chemical Pump for Storage
Protect equipment from freezing tempera-
tures. Failure to do so will permanently dam-
age pump and render equipment inoperable.
Freeze damage is not covered under war-
ranty.
Protect equipment from freezing temperatures
as follows:
1. Shut engine off by turning engine start
switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect hoses.
3. Let engine cool.
4. Remove chemical drain plug and drain
trapped chemical.
5. Rinse out pump with clean water and dis-
pose of as recommended by the chemical
manufacturer.
6. Turn fuel valve to OFF.
7. Winterize engine per manufacturer specifi-
cations.
Store equipment in a clean and dry area.
NOTE: Dispose of the chemical as
recommended by the chemical manufacturer.
(000143)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. Store fuel in a well
ventilated area. Keep fire and spark away. Failure
to do so will result in death or serious injury.
(000109)
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Verify machine has properly
cooled before installing cover and storing
machine. Hot surfaces could result in fire.
(000243)
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Always run engine with water
in the pump priming chamber. Failure to do so could
result in equipment damage.
(000181)
WARNING
Vision Loss. Eye protection is required to avoid
spray from spark plug hole when cranking engine.
Failure to do so could result in vision loss.