OUT-OF-SERVICE
PROTECTION
If you are unable to exercise the generator set regularly,
and the set
will
not be in use for more than
30
days, the
following procedure
is
recommended.
Preparing Generator Set
For
Storage
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Run the engine in a dust free location until it reaches
normal operating temperature.
Turn the fuel supply valve
off
and remove the air
filter.
As
the generator set runs out of fuel, squirt
fogger into the carburetor intake, then reassemble
the air filter.
When generator set runs out of fuel and stops run-
ning, remove the spark plug. Squirt one tablespoon
(about
30
mi) of clean engine oil into the spark plug
hole. Turn the engine over for several revolutions.
Replace the spark plug. Pull the recoil starter han-
dle out slowly until compression is felt
Drain the oil base while still warm. Refill the crank-
caseand attach atag indicating viscosity of oil used.
Hot
oil can Cause severe bums if
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spilled
or
splashed on skin.
Keep fingers
and
hands clear when removing oil
drain plug, and wear protective clofhing.
Electric
sfart
models oniy;
Disconnect the cables
from the starting battery negative
(-)
cable first to
reduce the risk of arcing. Store battery in a cool
dry
place and connect to a charger every
30
days to
maintain full charge.
Battery electrolyte can cause
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severe eye damage and burns
to
the skin. Wear goggles, rubber gloves, and a pro-
tective apron when working with batteries.
Bafferies present the hazard of
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explosion, which can result in
severe personal injury.
Do
not smoke
or
allow any
spark, flame, pilot light, arc-producing equipment
or other ignition sources around the battery area.
6.
Coverthe generator set and store in adry protected
area.
Returning the Generator
Set
to
Operation
1.
Perform an inspection
of
the generator set
2.
Check
tag
on
set
to
verify that
oil
viscosity
is
still
correct for existing ambient temperature.
3.
Electric start models only: Clean and check battery.
Measure specific gravity
(1.260
at
8OoF
127"Cn and
verify level to be at split ring. If specific gravity is
low,
charge until correctvalue is obtained. If level is low
add distilled water and charge until specific gravity
is correct.
DO
NOT
OVERCHARGE.
Battery electrolyte can cause
severe eye damage andburns
to
the skin. Wear goggles, rubber gloves, and a pro-
tective apron when working with batteries.
Batteries present the hazard of
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explosion, which can result in
severe personal injury.
Do
not
smoke
or
allow any
spark, flame, pilot light, arc-producing equipment
or
other ignition sources around the baffery area.
4.
Check the condition of the air filter.
5.
Check the engine oil level.
6.
Open the fuel supply valve.
7.
Start the generator set Initial start-up may be slow
due to oil in the cylinder. Smoke and rough opera-
tion
will
occur until the oil in the cylinder is
exhausted.
If
the engine does not start, check the
spark plug.
8.
Apply
50
percent
load
to the generator set until it
runs smoothly. Run the generator szt for an hour.
9.
Remove the load and let the generator set run for
three to five minutes to cool down.Thegeneratorset
is now ready for operation.
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