Wen 56235i, Instruction Manual

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STOPPING YOUR GENERATOR
SHUTTING OFF THE GENERATOR
1. Turn off all electrical devices and then unplug the devices from the generator.
CAUTION! Unplugging running devices can cause damage to the generator. Never stop the engine with elec-
trical devices connected and running.
2. Allow generator to run at no load for a few minutes to stabilize
internal temperatures.
3. Turn the engine switch to the FUEL OFF position (Fig. 15). This fea-
ture will burn off the remaining fuel in the carburetor, helping to com-
bat fuel degradation and prolong engine life. You may also choose to
shut off the engine quickly (e.g. for refueling, moving the generator,
etc.) by turning the engine switch to the OFF position (Fig. 16), but
this option will let fuel remain in the carburetor. Be sure to drain the
carburetor (see page 26) after use to prolong engine life.
4. Close the vacuum relief valve (Fig. 17) on the top of the fuel cap by
rotating it counterclockwise to the OFF position.
WARNING! Allow the generator to cool for several minutes
before touching areas that become hot during use.
CAUTION! Allowing gasoline to sit in the fuel tank for long
periods of time can make it difficult to start the generator in the fu-
ture. Never store the generator for extended periods of time (over
2 months) with fuel in the fuel tank. Refer to “Storing the Genera-
tor” on page 28.
OFF
FUEL
OFF
ON
OFF
FUEL
OFF
ON
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17