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STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Long term storage of your machine will require some preventive procedures to guard against
deterioration.
1 . DRAIN THE FUEL
Remove the fuel tank cap, drain the fuel from the fuel tank
Remove the cover, drain fuel from the carburetor by loosening the drain screw.
2 . ENGINE
Remove the spark plug, pour in about one tablespoon of SAE 10W30 motor oil into the spark
plug hole and reinstall the spark plug.
Use the recoil starter to turn the engine over several times (with ignition off).
Pull the recoil starter until you feel compression.
Stop pulling.
Clean exterior of the generator and apply a rust inhibitor.
Store the generator in a dry, well-­‐ventilated place, with the cover place over it.