Pramac P Series, Operator'S Manual

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8 Maintenance
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4.
Turn the fuel tank cap air vent knob to “ON” (where available) and Off / Run
/ Choke switch to "I"
5. Start the engine and let it run until it stops. Duration of the running engine
depends on the amount of the fuel left in the tank.
6. Remove the screws, and then remove the cover.
7. Drain the fuel from the carburetor by loosening the drain screw on the
carburetor float chamber.
8. Turn the Off / Run / Choke switch to "O"
9. Tighten the drain screw.
10. Install the cover and tighten the screws.
11. Turn the fuel tank cap air vent knob to "OFF" (where available)
12. Store the generator in a dry, well-ventilated place, with the cover placed over
it.
Engine
Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston ring, etc. from
corrosion.
1. Remove the spark plug, pour about one table-spoon of SAE 10W-30 or 20W-
40 motor oil into the spark plug hole and reinstall the speak plug. Recoil start
the engine by turning over several times (with ignition off) to coat the cylinder
walls with oil.
2. Pull the recoil starter until you feel compression. Then stop pulling, (this
prevents the cylinder and valves from rusting).
3. Clean exterior of the generator and apply a rust inhibitor.
4. Store the generator in a dry, well-ventilated place, with the cover placed over
it.
5. The generator must remain in a vertical position when stored, carried, or
operated.