100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR
STORAGE
21
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the service intervals indicated in the following
maintenance schedule.
Service your generator more frequently when operating in
adverse conditions.
Contact our Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999
to locate the nearest CPE certified service dealer for your
generator or engine maintenance needs.
EVERY 8 HOURS OR DAILY
Check oil level
Clean around air intake and muffler
FIRST 5 HOURS
Change oil
EVERY 50 HOURS OR EVERY SEASON
Clean air filter
Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot
environments
EVERY 100 HOURS OR EVERY SEASON
Change oil
Clean/adjust spark plug
Check/adjust valve clearance*
Clean spark arrestor
Clean fuel tank and filter*
EVERY 250 HOURS
Clean combustion chamber*
EVERY 3 YEARS
Replace fuel line*
* To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners or CPE certified
service centers.
STORAGE
DANGER
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are highly flammable and
extremely explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Only
fill or drain fuel outdoors in a well-ventilated area. DO NOT
pump gasoline directly into the generator. Use an approved
container to transfer the fuel to the generator. Never use
a gasoline container, gasoline tank, or any other fuel item
that is damaged or appears damaged. DO NOT overfill the
gasoline tank. Always keep fuel away from sparks, open
flames, pilot lights, heat and other sources of ignition.
DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.
Short Term Storage (up to 1 year)
Gasoline in the gasoline tank has a maximum shelf life of up to
1 year with the addition of properly formulated fuel stabilizers
and if stored in a cool, dry place. Gasoline in the carburetor,
however, may gum up and clog the carburetor if it isn’t used or
drained within 2-4 weeks.
1. Be sure all appliances are disconnected from the generator.
2. Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the gasoline
tank.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the “ON” position.
4. Start and run the generator for 10 minutes so the treated
gasoline cycles through the fuel system and carburetor.
5. Turn engine switch to the “OFF” position and allow
generator to cool completely before continuing.
6.
Option 1: Drain Gasoline from Carburetor
6a. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF”.
6b. Use the drain bolt on the carburetor to empty any
excess gasoline from the carburetor into an appropriate
container. Use a funnel (and appropriate hose if
necessary) under the carburetor drain bolt to avoid
spillage.
