6.4 VALVE CLEARANCE
After the first 50 hours of operation, check
the valve clearance in the engine and adjust
if necessary. Inlet valve clearance:0.1-0.15mm;
exhaust valve clearance:0.15-0.2mm.
Important:
If feeling uncomfortable about doing
this procedure or the proper tools are not
available, please take the generator to the nearest
service center to have the valve clearance
adjusted. This is a very important step to ensure
longest life for the engine.
7.1 GENERAL
The generator should be started at least once
every seven days and be allowed to run at least 30
minutes. If this cannot be done and the unit must
be stored for more than 30 days, use the following
information as a guide to prepare it for storage.
NEVER store engine with fuel in
tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated
areas where fumes may reach an open flame,
spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater,
clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
SECTION 7 — STORAGE
It is important to avoid gum deposits from
forming in essential fuel system parts such as the
carburetor, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels
(called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture, which leads to separation and formation
of acids storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should
be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer, as
follows:
Drain fuel into approved container
outdoors, away from open flame. Be sure engine
is cool. Do not smoke.
• Remove all gasoline from the fuel tank.
• Start and run engine until engine stops from
lack of fuel.
• While engine is still warm, drain oil from
crankcase. Refill with recommended grade.
• Remove spark plugs and pour about 1/2 ounce
(15 ml) of engine oil into the cylinders. Cover
spark plug hole with rag. Pull the recoil starter a
couple times to lubricate the piston rings and
cylinder bore.
Avoid spray from spark plug
holes when cranking engine.
• Install and tighten spark plugs. Do not connect
spark plug wires.
• Clean the generator outer surfaces. Check that
cooling air slots and openings on generator are
open and unobstructed.
• Store the unit in clean, dry place.
NEVER cover the generator while
engine and exhaust area are warm.
Drain screw
• Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
• Replace the gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust
and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems
with the carburetor and fuel system.
• If possible, store the unit indoors and cover it to
give protection from dust and dirt. BE SURE TO
EMPTY THE FUEL TANK.
• If it is not practical to empty the fuel tank and
the unit is to be stored for some time, use a
commercially available fuel stabilizer added to
the gasoline to increase the life of the gasoline.
• Cover the unit with a suitable protective cover
that does not retain moisture.
7.3 OTHER STORAGE TIPS
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7.2 LONG TERM SHORTAGE
INSTRUCTIONS