3.7 LONGTERMSTORAGE
It is important to preventgum deposits from forming in essential
fuel systemparts such as the carburetor,fuel hose or tank during
storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptiedbeforestorageof 30 days or longer,asfollows:
• Removeall gasolinefrom the fuel tank.
,_ CAUTION!
,A Drainfuel intoapproved containeroutdoors,away from
openflame. Besureengine is cool.Donot smokein the
vicinityor lighta cigarette.
• Start and run engineuntil enginestopsfrom lack of fuel.
• Allow the engineto cool, then drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommendedgrade.
• Removesparkplugandpour about1/2ounce(15 ml) of engine
oil into the cylinder.Cover spark plug hole with rag. Pull the
recoil starter a coupletimes to lubricatethe piston rings and
cylinder bore.
_,CAUTION!
,l_Avoid spray from spark plug hole when
cranking engine.
• Install and tighten spark plug. Do not connect the spark plug
wire.
• Cleanthegeneratoroutersurfaces. Checkthat cooling air slots
and openingson generatorareopen and unobstructed.
• Store the unit in a clean,dry place.
3.8 OTHERSTORAGETiPS
• Do not store gasolinefrom one seasonto another.
• Replaceany gasoline canthat starts to rust. Rustand/ordirt in
the gasolinewill cause problems with the carburetor and fuel
system.
• If possible,storethe unit indoors and coverit to giveprotection
from dust and dirt. Cover the unit with a suitable protective
coverthat doesnot retainmoisture.
• BE SURETO EMPTYTHE FUEL TANK. If it is not practical
to empty the fuel tank and the unit is to be stored for some
time, usea commercially availablefuel stabilizeraddedto the
gasolineto increasethe life of the gasoline.
_,CAUTION!
,l_ NEVER cover the generator while engine and
exhaust area are warm.
4.1 BATTERYREPLACEMENT(XGT000E&XGS000E)
NOTE:
The batteryshippedwiththe generatorhas beenfully charged.
Abattery may losesome of its chargewhennot in usefor
prolongedperiodsof time. ifthe batteryis unabletocrank
the engine, plugin the 12V chargerincludedin theaccessory
box (seethe Charginga Batterysection).RUNNINGTHE
GENERATORDOESNOTCHARGETHEBATTERY.
The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fully
charged.Toreplacethe battery (SeeFigure16):
Remove the side panel as shown. Remove the four bolts
securingthe fueltank.
Turnthe fuel valve on the control panelto the "OFF"position.
Pull the fuel tank back slightly and removethe fuel hosethat
runsfrom the engineto thefuelvalve.
,A CALITION!
,A Drainfuel intoapprovedcontaineroutdoors, away from
openflame. Be sureengineis cool.Donotsmokein the
vicinityor lighta cigarette.
• Disconnectthe recovery hosefrom the rollovervalve.Pushthe
hosethroughthe grommet in the corner of the fuel tank. This
will allowfor removalof the fuel tank.
• Pushthe fuel valvefrom the control paneland removethe fuel
tank.
• Removethe battery wire connections (blackwire first) andthe
batteryhold-downbracket.
• Replacethe battery,connecting the REDwire to the POSITIVE
(+) terminalandthe BLACKwire to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal
NOTE:
Start all four screws on theside panel beforetighteningor fl
maynot be possibleto get all the screwsin place.
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