Service according to the table below
STORAGE TIME
RECOMMENDED SERVICE PROCEDURE TO PREVENT HARD STARTING
Less than 1 month
No preparation required
1 to 2 months
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline stabilizer
2 months to 1 year
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline stabilizer
Drain the carburetor float bowl
1 year or more
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor (p. 33). Change the engine oil and lubricate the
cylinder (p. 34).
Use gasoline stabilizers that are formulated to extend storage life. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
use.
Contact your authorized
DUCAR
generator dealer for stabilizer recommendations.
Storage preparation
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your generator trouble-free and
looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing
your generator's function and appearance, and will make the engine easier to start
when you use the generator again.
Depending on the region where you operate your equipment, fuel formulations may
deteriorate and oxidize rapidly. Fuel deterioration and oxidation can occur in as little as
30 days and may cause damage to the carburetor and/or fuel system. Please check
with your servicing dealer for local storage recommendations.
Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old gasoline will cause hard starting,
and it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel system. If the gasoline in your generator
deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the carburetor and other fuel
system components serviced or replaced.
The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and carburetor without
causing functional problems will vary with such factors as gasoline blend, your storage
temperatures, and whether the fuel tank is partially or completely filled. The air in a
partially filled fuel tank promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm storage temperatures
accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel deterioration problems may occur within a few
months, or even less if the gasoline was not fresh when you filled the fuel tank.
The Distributor's Limited Warranty does not cover fuel system damage or engine
performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation.
You can extend fuel storage life by adding a gasoline stabilizer that is formulated for
that purpose, or you can avoid fuel deterioration problems by draining the fuel tank and
carburetor.
Cleaning
Wipe the generator with a moist cloth. After the generator has dried, touch up any
damaged paint, and coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil.
NOTICE
STORAGE
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