201160 - 12,000W ELEcTRic START GENERATOR
STORAGE
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Long Term Storage (over 1 year)
For storage over 1 year, the gasoline tank must be completely
drained of gasoline.
1. The generator is to be OFF and all appliances disconnected.
2. Place appropriate container under the fuel tank drain fitting.
Move clip on fuel line connected to fuel tank. Pull fuel line off
fuel tank fitting to allow fuel to drain into container.
3. When gasoline stops flowing from the fuel tank, return fuel
hose and clip to fuel tank fitting. Properly dispose of the
drained gasoline according to local regulations or guidelines.
4. Follow steps 7-12 according to
Short
Term Storage.
Removing from Storage
NOTicE
If the generator has been improperly stored for a period longer
than 30 days with ethanol blended gasoline in the gasoline
tank, all fuel must be drained.
If the gasoline tank was properly emptied of all ethanol
blended gasoline prior to the generator being stored, follow the
below steps when removing from storage.
1. Be sure the fuel dial is in the “OFF” position.
2. Add gasoline to the generator according to
Add Fuel.
3. Turn the fuel dial to the “ON” position.
4. After 5 minutes check for any leaking gasoline. If no gasoline
leaks are found, turn the fuel dial 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 air filter of any obstructions such as bugs or cobwebs.
If necessary, clean air filter according to
Cleaning the Air
Filter
.
7. Start the generator according to
Starting the Engine
.
