
Long term storage of your machine will require some preventive procedures to guard against
deterioration .
Drain the fuel 1. Turn the Engine switch to "OFF" G). 2. Remove the fuel tank cap. Extract the
fuel tank into an approved gasoline container using a commercially available hand siphon.
Then, install the fuel tank cap.
WARNING! GASOLINE /S FLAMMABLE. DO NOT perform this maintenance while smoking or
near an open flame.
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel may deteriorate
painted surfaces or plastic parts.
3. Turn the Engine switch to "ON". 4. Turn the fuel tank cap air vent knob and Fuel Petcock
knob to "ON" G). 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 G) , and then remove the cover @ . 7. Drain the fuel from the carburetor
by loosening the drain screw G) on the carburetor float chamber. 8. Turn the Engine switch to
"OFF" 9. Turn the fuel cock knob to "OFF" 10. Tighten the drain screw 11. Install the cover and
tighten the screws. 12. Turn the fuel tank cap air vent knob to "OFF" 13. Store the generator in
a dry, well-ventilated place, with the cover placed over it.
6.1 Long Term Storage
SECTION 6:
Storage
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
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