a. Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container.
b. Turn the engine switch ON, and loosen the carburetor drain screw and drain
the gasoline from the carburetor into a suitable container.
c. 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.
d. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position, and tighten the drain screw
securely.
3. Change the engine oil.
4. Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil into
the cylinder.
Crank the engine several revolutions to distribute the oil, then reinstall the spark
plug.
5.Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. At this point, the piston is
coming up on its compression stroke and both the intake and exhaust valves are
closed. Storing the engine in this position wil help to protect it from internal
corrosion.
e. Reinstall the spark plug cap on the spark plug
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4.PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Ambient temperature
-25
-30
-15
-40
Engine oil type
10W-30
15W-40
Store and use the oil carefully in order to prevent dust or dirty flowing into
the oil. If oil is overfilled, wipe it up at once.
Never mix different kinds of oil.
Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage.
The Low Oil Alarm System will automatically stop the engine before the oil
levelfalls below the safe limit. However, to avoid the inconvenience of an
unexpected shutdown, it is still advisable to visually inspect the oil level
regularly.
NOTE
Be sure to check the generator on a level surface with the engine stopped.
CAUTION
Using nondetergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil could shorten the engine's
service life.
Select the appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your area.
Use a high-detergent, premium quality 4-stroke engine oil, certified to meet
or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer's requirements for API Service
Classification SE/SF.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Loosen the cover screw and remove the left side maintenance cover.
Remove the oil filler cap, and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Check the oil level
by inserting the dipstick in the filler hole without screwing it in.
If the oil level is below the end of the dipstick, refill the recommended oil up to the
top of the oil filler neck.
SAE Viscosity Grades
1. Check the engine oil level.
