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SHUTTING OFF YOUR GENERATOR
CAUTION!
Unplugging running devices can cause damage to the generator. Never stop the engine with
electrical devices connected and running.
WARNING!
Allow the generator to cool down before touching areas that become hot during use.
CAUTION!
Allowing gasoline to sit in the fuel tank for long periods of time can make it difficult to start the gen-
erator in the future. Never store the generator for extended periods of time (over 2 months) with fuel in the fuel
tank. Refer to "Storing The Generator" on page 28.
IMPORTANT:
Always ensure that the fuel valve
and the engine switch are in the OFF position
when the generator is not in use.
MANUAL SHUTOFF
1. Turn off all electrical devices prior to unplugging them
from the generator. Unplugging running devices can cause
damage to the generator. Never start or stop the generator
with electrical devices plugged in or turned on.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize
internal temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (Fig. 14). Let the
generator run until the fuel is used up.
4. Flip the engine ON/OFF switch (page 12) to the OFF
position.
5. Drain the carburetor. Refer to "Draining The Carburetor"
on page 25.
FUEL VALVE
OFF
ON
Fig. 14
NOTE:
If for some reason (e.g. refueling, moving the generator, etc.) you need to shut down the generator
quickly, simply flip the engine switch to OFF. However, doing this will allow fuel to remain in the carburetor, and
will lead to problems if the carburetor is not drained after use.
