201160 - 12,000W ELEcTRic START GENERATOR
STORAGE
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Charge the Battery
For a generator equipped with batteries for electric starting,
proper battery maintenance and storage should be followed.
A trickle charger or battery maintainer should be used to charge
the battery while the generator is in storage. Maximum charging
rate should not exceed 1.5 amps. Follow the instructions included
with the trickle charger or battery maintainer. The battery should
be fully charged at least once per month.
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 PRIOR TO EACH USE
Check oil level
Clean around air intake and muffler
FIRST 5 HOURS (BREAK IN)
Change oil and oil filter
EVERY 50 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
Clean air filter
Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot
environments
EVERY 100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
Change oil and oil filter
Clean/adjust spark plug
Clean spark arrestor
Replace fuel filter
EVERY 250 HOURS
Clean combustion chamber*
Check/adjust valve clearance*
EVERY 3 YEARS
Replace fuel line*
* To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners or CPE certified service
centers.
STORAGE
WARNiNG
To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of your generator
during periods of storage, the following precautions should be
followed:
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When storing the generator make sure the fuel dial is set to
the “OFF” position.
Short Term Storage (30 days – 1 year)
Ethanol blended gasoline in the tank has a maximum shelf life
of up to 1 year with the addition of a properly formulated fuel
stabilizer and stored in a cool, dry place.
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 dial to the “ON” position.
4. Start and run the generator for 10 minutes so the treated
gasoline cycles through the fuel system.
5. Press ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
6. Turn fuel dial to the “OFF” position and allow generator to
cool completely before continuing.
7. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug and pour about a
tablespoon of oil into each of the cylinders.
8. Install the spark plug on each cylinder but DO NOT install
spark plug cap.
9. With fuel dial in the “OFF” position, crank engine for 2
seconds using ignition switch.
10. Install spark plug cap on each cylinder.
11. Clean the generator according to
Cleaning the Generator
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12. Store the generator in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
