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Carburetor
Drain Screw
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Never clean the generator when it is running! Never clean with a bucket of water or a
hose. Water can get inside the working parts of the generator and cause corrosion or a short circuit.
Keep the generator clean to prevent improper operation or machine damage from dirt and debris. Inspect all
ventilation openings on the generator. These openings must be kept clean and unobstructed. If the genera-
tor becomes dirty, use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces. Use a soft bristle brush to loosen dirt and oil
and use a vacuum to pick up loose dirt. Use low pressure air (not to exceed 25 PSI) to blow away dirt.
CLEANING THE GENERATOR
Recommended to drain after every use, and before storage.
Draining the carburetor is recommended to prevent the fuel from clogging up the carburetor. A clogged car-
buretor can prevent the generator from starting. The carburetor can be accessed from the back side of the
generator between the engine and the air filter.
DRAINING THE CARBURETOR
1. Make sure the fuel valve is turned OFF.
2. Prepare an approved gasoline-storage container under the carbure-
tor to collect the drained fuel. Open up the carburetor drain screw (Fig.
12) with a Phillips screwdriver (not included) and drain out any gaso-
line that has built up inside the carburetor into an approved gasoline-
storage container.
3. Once the fuel has drained, tighten the drain screw with the screw-
driver. Fig. 12
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NOTE:
Make sure to drain your carburetor before storing the generator for long periods of time.