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Proper care should be taken to prepare the inverter for
any storage
1. Clean the inverter.
2. Siphon all gasoline from the fuel tank as best as
possible.
3. Start the engine and allow the inverter to run until all
the remaining gasoline in the fuel lines and carburetor
is consumed and the engine shuts off.
4. Drain any remaining fuel from the float bowl. See
Draining the Float Bowl
on page 20.
5. Change the oil (see
Changing Engine Oil
on page 19).
6. Remove the spark plug (see
Spark Plug Maintenance
on page 21) and place about 1 tablespoon of oil in
the spark plug opening. While placing a clean rag
over the spark plug opening, slowly pull the recoil
handle to allow the engine to turn over several times.
This will distribute the oil and protect the cylinder wall
from corroding during storage.
7. Replace the spark plug (see
Spark Plug Maintenance
on page 21).
8. Move the inverter to a clean, dry place for storage.
CLEANING THE INVERTER
It is important to inspect and clean the inverter before
every use.
Clean All Engine Air Inlet and Outlet Ports – Make sure
all engine air inlet and outlet ports are clean of any dirt
and debris to ensure the engine does not run hot.
STORAGE
WARNING
Never store an inverter with fuel in the
tank indoors or in a poorly ventilated
area where the fumes can come in
contact with an ignition source such
as a: 1) pilot light of a stove, water
heater, clothes dryer or any other gas
appliance; or 2) spark from an electric
appliance.
NOTICE
Gasoline stored for as little as 60 days can go bad,
causing gum, varnish and corrosive buildup in fuel
lines, fuel passages and the engine. This corrosive
buildup restricts the flow of fuel, preventing an engine
from starting after a prolonged storage period.
MAINTENANCE