Engine (cont’d)
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Prepare engine for
long term storage if
needed
If you will not be able to exercise the generator regularly, you must prepare the
engine for long term storage
to prevent gum deposits from forming and causing
malfunction of the engine.
Prepare engine for long term storage by:
Removing all gasoline
from the tank and carburetor.
Draining steps:
1.
Position a UL approved fuel container below
the carburetor drain bolt.
2.
Turn fuel valve to the OFF position.
3.
Remove the drain bolt and gasket.
4.
Turn fuel valve to the ON position and drain
fuel from carburetor and tank.
5.
Reinstall and tighten the drain bolt and
gasket.
OR
Adding fuel stabilizer
to the gasoline
(following manufacturer’s instructions).
Fuel stabilizer steps:
1.
Ensure gasoline tank is full.
2.
Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank.
3.
Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow it to enter the fuel system.
4.
Shut off engine.
5.
Disconnect spark plug wire and remove spark
plug using provided spark plug wrench.
6.
Add one teaspoon oil through spark plug hole.
7.
Place rag over spark plug hole and turn starter
(or pull the recoil) a few times to lubricate the
combustion chamber.
8.
Replace spark plug, but do NOT reconnect the spark plug wire.
Clean spark
arrester
Clean and inspect the spark arrester when the engine is not hot and the unit is at ambient
temperature.
1.
Loosen bolts to remove the muffler
protector.
2.
Remove the spark arrester screen from
the muffler by loosening the screw on the
clamp.
3.
Inspect the screen and replace spark
arrester if the screen is torn, perforated
or otherwise damaged. DO NOT use a
defective screen.
4.
If the screen is in good condition, clean it
with a commercial solvent.
5.
Reinstall the spark arrester onto the
muffler, secure using clamp and screw.
6.
Align holes in muffler protector; reinstall the bolts to secure muffler protector.
