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MAINTENANCE
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK
1. Turn the engine switch to STOP (O).
2.
Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
3. Remove the fuel line from the barb by using
pliers to loosen the tubing clamp and sliding
the fuel line off, Fig.20.
4. Install one end of a drain line over the barb,
and place the other end in a fuel container
large enough to catch the fuel being drained
from the tank.
5. Open fuel valve.
6. When the fuel has drained from the tank,
close the fuel valve and reinstall fuel line on
barb.
If the generator is not to be used or is to be
stored for more than one month the following
storage procedure should be carried out. Drain
all the fuel from the fuel tank and the
carburettor, ensure that all the fuel has been
removed. Remove the spark plug and pour
approximately one tablespoon full of clean
engine oil into the spark plug hole. With the
ignition turned OFF gently pull on the recoil
starter cord several times. Re-fit the spark plug
and continue to pull the recoil starter cord until
the piston is on the compression stroke (when
resistance is felt) then stop puling.
Store the generator in a dry well ventilated place
under a cover to prevent any dust or debris from
accumulating on the generator.
DRAINING THE CARBURETOR
1. Turn off fuel valve, make sure fuel is drained
and the tank is empty. Residual gasoline left
over a long time will cause difficulty when
next starting the engine.
2. Position an approved fuel container under
the carburetor drain screw to catch fuel;
Turn the engine switch ON, and loosen the
carburetor drain screw (Fig.21). Allow fuel to
drain completely into container.
3. With the drain screw loosened remove the
spark plug cap, and pull the starter grip 3 to
4 times to drain the gasoline from the fuel
pump.
4. Turn the engine switch to the STOP position,
and tighten the drain screw securely.
5. Reinstall the spark plug cap on the spark
plug securely.
NOTE:
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a
clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel may deteriorate
painted surfaces or plastic parts.
6. Start the engine (See Page 13) and leave it
to run until it stops. Duration of the running
engine depends on the amount of the fuel
left in the tank.
Consult hazardous waste management
guidelines in your area for the proper way to
dispose of fuel.
When preparing the generator for storage, follow
the guidelines on page 18.
Fig 20
Fig 21
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