MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE FUEL VALVE FILTER
The fuel valve filter prevents dirt and water that
may have gotten into the fuel tank from entering
the carburetor. If the engine has not been run for a
long time, the fuel valve filter should be cleaned
before use.
1. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
2. Unscrew the 4 bolts on fuel tank, use pliers to
loosen the tubing clamp and unplug it.
(Fig.17 & 18).
3. Remove fuel valve from fuel tank.
4. Remove filter from fuel valve (Fig.19).
5. Clean the filter.
6. Check the washer, replace if broken.
7. Assemble everything back together after
inspection and return the fuel valve to ON
position and check for leaks.
CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT & MUFFLER
Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and
amount of oil used, and/or your operating
conditions, the exhaust port and muffler may
become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice
a power loss with your petrol-powered tool, you
may need to remove these deposits to restore
performance. We highly recommend that only
qualified service technicians perform this service.
CLEANING THE FUEL TANK FILTER
1. Remove fuel cap and filter (Fig.4).
2. Clean the filter, replace if broken.
3. Dry the filter and install back on the generator.
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK
1. Turn the engine switch OFF ( O ).
2. Close fuel valve.
3. Remove the fuel line from the barb by using
pliers to loosen the tubing clamp and sliding the
fuel line off.
4. Install one end of a drain line over the barb,
and place the other end in a fuel container
large enough to catch the fuel being drained
from the tank.
5. Open fuel valve.
6. When the fuel has drained from the tank, close
the fuel valve and reinstall fuel line on barb.
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F
F
ON
Fig. 18
Fig. 17
O
F
F
ON
Fig. 19
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