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• Allow the oil to drain fully for a minimum of 10 minutes.
• Tip the Generator a little to get all of the waste oil out.
• Replace the Drain Plug (26) and tighten firmly with a ratchet.
• To replace the oil, see Preparing the Generator.
• Contact your local waste facility for advice about disposal of waste
engine oil.
Storage
• Be careful not to hit or cut the fuel tank, or fuel lines, when the unit is
placed on the ground.
• Do not let the tool fall, or it may be damaged and become unsafe.
• When you finish working, clean the unit thoroughly.
• Inspect the entire unit and tubes for damage, including loose or missing
components.
• Store the unit away from direct sunlight.
• Do not store in a nylon bag as this can encourage the formation of
mould.
• Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit and keep the air
vents free from obstructions. Do not use water or a hose to clean the
unit.
• Ensure that fuel and oil is stored in a safe place, away from heat, direct
sunlight, any source of ignition, and out of reach of children.
Storage for an extended period:
Whenever the machine is out of use for an extended period of time,
proceed as follows:
• Give the unit an overall cleaning and a thorough check.
• Empty the fuel tank completely, then clean the carburettor and lines by
running the tool until it stops from lack of fuel.
• Protect all metal engine parts from corrosion by coating them with oil.
• Remove the spark plug, put several drops of oil into the cylinder through
the spark plug hole and then pull the recoil starter 2 to 3 times in order
to distribute the oil evenly. Replace the spark plug and spark plug lead.
• Clean the air filter as described in the air filter section.
Troubleshooting
Power loss or sudden engine cut-out
• Check whether the fuel tank is empty.
• Check if there is water in the mixture. Drain and rinse the fuel system
with petrol.
• Check if the air filter is dirty. Clean the air filter.
Starting a flooded engine
• Disconnect the spark plug lead and use a spark plug wrench to remove
the spark plug by turning it anticlockwise.
• If the spark plug is fouled or is soaked with fuel, clean or replace the
plug as required.
• Clean excess fuel from the combustion chamber by cranking the engine
several times while the spark plug is removed.
• Install the spark plug and firmly tighten it with the spark plug wrench.
• Repeat the starting procedure as if the engine was already warm.
Disposal
• Do not dispose of power tools, or other waste electrical and electronic
equipment, with household waste.
• Contact your local waste disposal authority for information on the
proper way to dispose of tools.
