MAINTENANCE
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK
Drain and clean the fuel tank each year, or before storing the generator for longer than two months.
To drain the fuel tank and carburetor:
1. Prepare an approved gasoline-storage container to collect the drained fuel. Place it near the fuel valve.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
3. Locate the fuel line between the fuel valve and carburetor. Disconnect the fuel line from the carburetor.
NOTE:
A small amount of fuel may leak from the fuel line during removal.
4. Position the opening of the fuel line over the prepared container and open the fuel valve to drain the fuel.
5. Once the fuel is drained, shut OFF the fuel valve.
6. Follow the instructions in “DRAINING THE CARBURETOR” section on page 19 to drain the carburetor.
7. Remove the fuel filter cup (see “FUEL FILTER CUP CLEANING” below). Empty the fuel filter cup of any fuel
and clean. Reinstall the fuel filter cup.
8. Store the emptied gasoline in a suitable place. Do not store fuel for more than 2 months.
FUEL FILTER CUP CLEANING
The fuel filter cup is a small well underneath the fuel valve (Fig. 19). It helps to trap dirt and water that may
be in the fuel tank before it can enter the engine.
To clean the fuel filter cup:
1. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
2. Unscrew the fuel filter cup from the fuel valve using a wrench,
and unscrew the fuel filter cup.
3. Clean the cup of all sediments using a rag or brush.
4. Reinstall the fuel filter cup.
Fig. 19
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