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7.
Storage & Exercise
When you are finished using the generator, you must:
•
Disconnect all loads
•
Shut off fuel supply
•
Store the generator properly
•
Plan on exercising the engine regularly unless the generator is prepared for long-term storage
Detailed instructions are provided below.
Disconnect loads &
turn off fuel valve
When you are finished using the generator, disconnect all loads and turn off
fuel valve:
1.
Make sure all devices that were connected to the generator’s outlets have been
disconnected.
2.
Check to be sure fuel valve is in OFF position.
3.
If using propane, shut off propane tank valve.
Cool engine before
storing
Let engine cool for at least five minutes before storing.
A hot engine can be a
fire hazard.
Choose a storage
location
Store the generator in a location that is:
•
Clean and dry.
•
Away from sources of heat, open flames, sparks, or pilot lights, even if the
generator’s fuel tank is empty. Residual fuel in the tank could ignite.
•
Away from extreme high or low temperatures.
Note: DO NOT store with battery charger always connected. Batteries that are
over-charged can boil themselves dry and produce excessive amounts of hydrogen,
an explosive gas.
Prevent accidental
starting
Remove spark plug
(s) in order to ensure the generator cannot be started
accidentally in a storage location or by untrained persons.
Exercise generator
every 4 weeks
The generator should be exercised regularly.
At least every four weeks, start the engine and let it run for 10 to 15 minutes with a
small load plugged in, such as a lamp or fan.
Monthly exercising of the generator will:
•
Dry out any moisture that has accumulated in the windings. If left, this
moisture can cause corrosion in the winding.
•
Ensure that the unit is operating properly should it be needed in an
emergency.
Perform regular
maintenance
Perform periodic maintenance
as directed in th
e “Maintenance and Repair”
section of this manual to keep the generator in safe working condition.
