• Drain oil
from
warm
engine. .
•
Refill engine crankcase
with
fresh oil and change
oil filter. Use a grade and
weight
appropriate for
your
next
operating season temperature range.
See
generator operating manual. Attach reminder
tag
with
weight
and grade.
• Remove spark plug/s). Place corrosion inhibitor
oil in cylinder/s). Rotate crankcase a
few
times.
Reinstall spark plug/s).
• Service air cleaner as outlined in operating
manual.
• Clean governor linkage and cover
with
clean cloth.
• Plug
exhaust
outlet.
• Wipe
off
entire unit.
Coat
rustable parts
with
light
oil
or
grease.
• Remove batteries.
See"
Preparation' For Long
Term
Storage".
Reactivating Generator
System
After
Long
Term
Storage
* Remove all covers and protective wrappings.
• Wipe
off
oil or grease
from
exposed engine parts.
* Remove plug
from
exhaust
()utlet.
* Visually
inspect
unit
for
damage,
insect
or animal
intrusion.
Be
sure carburetor and governor linkages
are free.
* Check oil tag
to
be sure oil or
the
proper grade
and
weight
is in crankcase.' Check'-'oil level.
* Remove
spark
plug/s), clean
and
gap /see
operating manual). Turn
the
engine over by hand
several
times.
Reinstall spark plug/s).
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• Install batteries. Be sure batteries
are
fUlly charg-
ed. Observe proper polarity. Ground is
negative
terminal.
• Remove all load and start
the
generator
with
the
controls
at
the
unit.
This initial.
start
may
be
slow
due
to
oil or
rust
inhibitor
in
the cylinders. Ex-
cessive smoke and rough operation is
normal
un-
.
til the oil or
rust
inhibitor is burned off.
•
Apply
a
50%
load after
the
generator runs
smoothly.
Allow
the
generator
to
warm up
for
one
hour
with
the load connected.
Unit
is
now
ready
for
service.
Generator Maintenance
and
Service
The generator
system
is a complex
electro-
mechanical device.
Although
routirie maintenance and
service proceduresilre
not
beyond
the
capabilities
of
most users, some edjustrillints· and service procedures
are-best 'performe!!
by
authorized generator
service
facilities;
They
have therequired'!ools and
equipment
necessary to.keep.
your
generator operating
at
peak
effichmCY.
If
you experience' repeated difficulty
in
star-
ting, or signs
of
incorrect
power
output
or speed
and
voltage fluctuatIons, refer these problems
to
an
authorized generator service center.
You
can
contact
the generator manufacturer
for
the
iocation
of
a ser-
vice
facility
near you.
ELECTRICAL'
SYSTEM WIRING
Because
of
the
many
model,
floor
plan and
option
variations available,
it
is
beyond
the
scope
of
this
manualto
include all
wiring
diagrams possible. In cer-
tain situations, specific wiring diagrams
may
be
available to help
troubleshoot a problem.
If
you need
specific wiring information, please contact
your dealer.
Complete Wiring diagrams
are
not
available
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