STORAGE
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Engine oil
1. Change the engine oil (see page 27 ).
2. Remove the spark plug (see page 30 ), and pour approximately one teaspoon (5-10
cc) of clean engine oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine several revolutions to distribute
the oil, then reinstall the spark plug.
3. Reinstall the spark plug cap on the spark plug securely.
4. Reinstall the spark plug maintenance cover.
5. Pull the starter grip (see page 16) slowly until you feel resistance, then return the
starter grip gently. This closes the valves so moisture cannot enter.
Storage Precautions
If your generator will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and carburetor, it
isimportant to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor ignition.
Select a well ventilated storage area away from any appliance that operates with a
flame, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a
spark-producing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that promotes rust and
corrosion.
Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, leave the engine switch in the OFF
position to reduce the possilbility of leakage.
Place the generator on a level surface. Tilting or laying it on its side can cause fuel or oil
leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the generator to keep out dust. A hot
engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some materials.
Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous cover will trap moisture around
the generator, promoting rust and corrosion.
Check your generator as described in the BEFORE OPERATION chapter of this manual
(see page 14 ).
keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline.
Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the engine may smoke
Removal from storage
