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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator System
Owners Manual
STORAGE
The generator should be started at least once every seven
days and allowed to run at least 15 minutes. If this cannot
be done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days,
use the following guidelines to prepare it for storage.
Generator Storage
• Clean the generator as outlined in “To Clean the Generator.”
• Check that cooling air slots and openings on generator
are open and unobstructed.
CAUTION!
Storage covers can be flammable. Do
Not place a storage cover over a hot generator. Let
the unit cool for a sufficient time before placing the
cover on the unit.
• Plug the battery charger into the DC float charger jack
on the control panel and into a building outlet.
Engine Storage
See engine owner’s manual for instructions.
Other Storage Tips
• To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on
essential carburetor parts, add fuel stabilizer into fuel
tank and fill with fresh gasoline. Run the unit for several
minutes to circulate the additive through the carburetor.
The unit and fuel can then be stored for up to
24 months. Fuel stabilizer can be purchased locally.
• Do Not store gasoline from one season to another
unless it has been treated as described above.
• Replace fuel container if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt
in fuel can cause problems if it's used with this unit.
• Store unit in a clean and dry area.
If You Call the Factory
You must have the following information at hand if it is
necessary to contact Briggs & Stratton Technical Services
regarding service or repair of this unit:
1.
Obtain the unit Model Number and Serial Number
from the unit data decal.
2.
Obtain the engine Model/Type/Code numbers from the
engine label.
