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7. STORAGE
Long term storage of your machine will require some preventive procedures to guard against
deterioration.
DRAIN THE FUEL
1. Remove the fuel tank cap, drain the fuel from the fuel tank
2. Drain fuel from the carburetor by loosening the drain screw.
ENGINE
1. Remove the spark plug, pour in about one tablespoon of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil
into the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark plug.
2. Use the recoil starter to turn the engine over several times (with ignition off).
3. Pull the recoil starter until you feel compression.
4. Stop pulling.
5.
Clean exterior of the generator and apply a rust inhibitor.
6. Store the generator in a dry, well-ventilated place, with the cover placed over it.
7. The generator must remain in a vertical position.
