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Owner’s Manual
Inspection, Cleaning, and Maintenance (cont’d)
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Maintenance Schedule (cont’d)
Every 100 hours of operation
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Drain the old engine oil and replace with approximately
½ quart
of
high quality SAE 10W-30 grade engine oil
.
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Remove spark plug. Remove any carbon deposits. Check for discoloration. Check spark plug gap (0.7-0.8mm).
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Clean Spark Arrestor (if installed)
Every 150 hours of operation
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Remove, clean, and replace fuel filter.
Every 300 hours of operation
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Have a qualified, certified technician perform thorough maintenance on the generator and engine.
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For long term storage, either drain fuel into a suitable container or add a fuel preservative/stabilizer (not included)
to prevent fuel breakdown.
Storage
The generator should be started at least once every 14 days and allowed to run for at least 20 minutes. For longer term
storage, please follow these guidelines.
1. Allow the engine to cool completely before storage.
2. Turn off the fuel supply at the fuel valve.
3. Drain all fuel completely from the fuel line and carburetor to prevent gum from forming.
4. Add a fuel stabilizer into the fuel tank.
5. Change the oil.
6. Remove the spark plug and pour about ½ ounce of oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine slowly to distribute the oil
and lubricate the cylinder.
7. Reattach the spark plug.
8. Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. At this point, the piston is coming up on its compression stroke
and both the intake and exhaust valves are closed. Storing the engine in this position will help protect it from
internal corrosion.
9. Clean the generator according to the instructions in the Maintenance section.
10. Store the unit in a clean, dry area.
11. Store in a clean, dry place out of direct sunlight.
Transporting
If the generator has been used, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before loading the generator on the transport vehicle.
A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some material. When transporting the generator, turn the
engine switch and fuel valve off, and keep the generator level to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
Take care not to drop or strike the generator when transporting. DO NOT place heavy objects on the generator.
