Cotech ig2400s - Emptying the fuel tank

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Emptying the fuel tank
Prior to long-term storage, thefuel tank of thegenerator should be drained of petrol. Petrolis perishable and
can, if it is left standing in thefuel tank for along time, cause starting problems due to deposits clogging
thecarburettor. Warning: Emptythefuel tank in awell-ventilated area, outdoors and be aware of thefire hazard.
1. Set theengine switch/fuel cut-off valve (1) to 0OFF.
2. Undo themaintenance cover screw and remove thecover.
3. The fuel line has ajoint in it (C) where it can be split. Pinchtogether one of thehose clips and disconnect one
side of thejoint. Holdtheend of fuel line away from thegenerator and drain thefuel into asuitable container.
4. Raise thegenerator up so that it is higher than thefuel collection container.
5. Open theengine switch/fuel cut-off valve (1) and let all thepetrol runout.
6. Reconnect theends of thefuel line together.
7. Open thedrain plug (D) under thecarburettor and drain thefuel through thehose into asuitable container.
Note: Donot store fuel from one season to thenext as thefuel could become tooold.
Checking the fuel line
Undo themaintenance cover screw and remove thecover. Checkall thefuel hoses for leaks, visible cracks or
other damage. Notall of thefuel hoses are visible when themaintenance cover has been removed. Itis possible
to remove theblack cover over theelectrical connections which is held in place by 4 screws. Indications of
afuel leak are thesmell of petrol and drops underneath thegenerator.
Checking the choke
Undo themaintenance cover screw and remove thecover. Makesure that thechoke control is intact and can
be moved all theway to theright (closed) and left (open).
Checking the cooling system
Check that theventilation openings are clear. Theventilation openings supplying theair to theengine cooling
system are located in several places on thegenerator, even on thebottom. Theengine will overheat if anyof
the ventilation openings is blocked.
Checking the starting system
Undo themaintenance cover screw and remove thecover. Pullout thestarter handle and inspect thestarter
cord for wear and other damage. Allowthestarter cord to recoil slowly.
Cleaning the generator
Always store thegenerator in acool anddry environment. Theexterior of thegenerator can be cleaned with one
or acombination of thefollowing:
• A dampcloth
• A softbrush
• A vacuum cleaner
• Compressed air
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