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STORAGE
Long term storage of your generator will require some preventive maintenance to guard against
deterioration.
DRAIN THE FUEL
1. Remove the fuel tank cap, drain the fuel from the fuel tank
2. Remove the cover, drain fuel from the carburetor by loosening the drain screw.
ENGINE
1. Remove the spark plug, pour in about one tablespoon of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil
into the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark plug.
2. Use the recoil starter to turn the engine over several times (with ignition off).
3. Pull the recoil starter until you feel compression.
4. Stop pulling.
5. Clean exterior of the generator and apply a rust inhibitor.
6. Store the generator in a dry, well-ventilated place, with the cover place over it.
7. The generator must remain in a vertical position.
BATTERY
1. Remove the protective cover from the black/negative battery lead.
2. Disconnect the black/negative lead from the black/negative terminal on the battery and store
the cap screw and nut.
3. Repeat step 1 for the red/positive battery lead.
4. Store the battery in a cool, dry place.