Figure 15 -- Spark Arrestor Screen
SPARK
ARRESTOR
SCREEN
ARRESTOR
SCREENCLAMP
INSERTSCREWDRIVER
THROUGHSLOT IN HEAT
SHIELDTO ACCESS
ARRESTORSCREENCLAMP
3.7 GENERAL
Thegeneratorshould be started at leastonce every 30 days and
be allowedto run at least30 minutes. If this cannot be done and
the unit must be stored for morethan 30 days, use the following
informationas a guideto prepareit for storage.
NEVER store engine with fuel in tank indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes
dryer or other gas appliance.
_t Allow unit to cool entirely before storage.
3.8 LONGTERMSTORAGE
It is importantto preventgum deposits from forming in essential
fuel systemparts such as the carburetor,fuel hose or tank during
storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels
(calledgasohol,ethanolor methanol)can attract moisture,which
leadsto separationand formation of acids during storage.Acidic
gas candamagethefuel systemof an enginewhile in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied
beforestorageof 30 days or longer,asfollows:
1. Removeall gasolinefrom the fuel tank.
Drain fuel into approved container outdoors,
away from open flame. Be sure engine is cool.
Do not smoke in the vicinity or light a cigarette.
2. Start and run engineuntilenginestops from lack of fuel
3. Allow the engineto cool to the touch and then drain the oil
from the crankcase.Refillwith the recommendedgrade.
4. Removespark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 mt) of
engineoil intothecylinder.Coversparkplug holewith rag. Putt
the recoil starter a couple times to lubricatethe piston rings
and cylinderbore.
CAUTION!
_t void spray from the spark plug hole when
cranking engine.
5. Install and tighten the spark plug. Do not connect the spark
plug wire.
6. Cleanthe generatorouter surfaces. Check that cooling air
slots andopeningson generatorareopen andunobstructed.
7. Storethe unit in a clean, dry place.
3.9 OTHERSTORAGETiPS
* Do not store gasolinefrom oneseasonto another.
* Replacethe gasolinecan if it starts to rust. Rustand/or dirt in
the gasolinewill cause problems with the carburetorand fuel
system.
* If possible, store the unit indoors, in a garage or shed, and
cover it to give protectionfrom dust and dirt. BE SURETO
EMPTYTHEFUELTANK.
* If it is not practical to emptythe fuel tank and the unit is to
be stored for some time, use a commercially availablefuel
stabilizer added to the gasoline to increase the life of the
gasoline.
* Coverthe unit with a suitable protective cover that does not
retainmoisture.
i_NEVER cover the generator while engine and
exhaust area are warm. Allow unit to cool
entirely.
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