100538 - 7500W PORTABLE GENERATOR
STORAGE
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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.
6c. When gasoline stops flowing from the carburetor,
replace and tighten the carburetor drain bolt and
be sure to properly dispose of the drained gasoline
according to local regulations or guidelines.
7.
Option 2: Run Dry
7a. Turn ignition switch to the “ON” position and start the
generator.
7b. With the generator running, turn the fuel valve to the
“OFF” position and allow the generator to run until the
engine stops from complete fuel starvation. This may
take a few minutes.
7c. Turn ignition switch to the “OFF” position and allow
generator to cool completely before continuing.
8. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug and pour about
a tablespoon of oil into the cylinder.
9. Pull the recoil slowly to crank the engine to distribute the
oil and lubricate the cylinder.
10. Reattach the spark plug and spark plug cap.
11. Disconnect and charge the battery according to
Generator
Battery
.
12. Clean the generator according to
Cleaning the Generator
.
13. Store the generator in a cool, dry place out of direct
sunlight.
Long Term Storage (more than 1 year)
For storage over 1 year, the gasoline tank and carburetor must
be completely drained of gasoline.
1. Follow steps 1-5 according to
Short Term Storage
.
2. Use the drain bolt on the carburetor to empty any excess
gasoline from the gasoline tank and carburetor into an
appropriate container. Use a funnel (and appropriate hose if
necessary) under the carburetor drain bolt to avoid spillage.
3. When gasoline stops flowing from the carburetor, replace
and tighten the carburetor drain bolt and be sure to
properly dispose of the drained gasoline according to local
regulations or guidelines.
4. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.
5. Follow steps 8-13 according to
Short Term Storage
.
Removing from Storage
If the generator has been improperly stored for a long period
of time with gasoline in the gasoline tank and/or carburetor, all
fuel must be drained and the carburetor must be thoroughly
cleaned. This process involves technically advanced tasks.
For assistance please call our Technical Support Team at
1-877-338-0999.
If the gasoline tank and carburetor were properly emptied of all
gasoline prior to the generator being stored, follow the below
steps when removing from storage.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position.
2. Add gasoline to the generator according to
Add Fuel:
Gasoline
.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the “ON” position.
4. After 5 minutes check the carburetor and air filter areas for
any leaking gasoline. If any leaks are found, the carburetor
will need to be disassembled and cleaned or replaced. If no
gasoline leaks are found, turn the fuel valve to the “OFF”
position.
5. Check engine oil level and add clean, fresh oil if needed.
See
Oil Specifications
for proper oil type.
6. Check and clear air filter of any obstructions such as bugs
or cobwebs. If necessary, clean air filter according to
Cleaning the Air Filter
.
7. Connect the battery according to
Connect the Battery
.
8. Start the generator according to
Starting the Engine
.
!
DANGER
Generator exhaust contains odorless and colorless carbon
monoxide gas.
To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of your generator
during periods of storage, the following precautions should
be followed:
–
When storing the generator make sure the ignition
switch and fuel valve are set to the “OFF” position.
–
Disconnect the battery according to
Generator Battery
.
