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TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Fogging the Engine
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
2. Open the maintenance cover (see “Maintenance,
Opening the Maintenance Cover”).
3. Remove the spark plug cap (A).
4. Using the provided park plug wrench (B), remove the
spark plug.
5. Pour a tablespoon of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
Crank the engine several revolutions to distribute the
oil and then reinstall the spark plug.
6. Ensure that the spark plug sealing washer is in good
condition and hand-tighten the spark plug to prevent
cross-threading.
7. Using a spark plug wrench, carefully tighten the spark
plug. Torque the spark plug to specification, see
Page 31.
8. Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. At
this point, the piston is coming up on its compression
stroke and both the intake and exhaust valves are
closed. Storing the engine in this position will help
protect it from internal corrosion.
9. Re-install the spark plug cap (A) and maintenance
cover.
10. Cover the generator and store it indoors, in a dry, well-
ventilated area, such as a tool shed.
Battery Storage
Once a month, recharge the battery.
Storage Precautions
Do not store the generator outdoors in the cold
weather when not in use.
• Select a well-ventilated storage area away from
any flame-operated appliance (i.e., furnace, water
heater, or clothes dryer). Also avoid any area with
a spark-producing electric motor, or where power
tools are operated.
• Be sure the storage area is free of excessive
humidity and dust.
• Place the generator on a level surface. Tilting can
cause fuel or oil leakage.
• With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover
the generator to prevent dust contamination. Do
not use a sheet plastic as a dust cover. Nonporous
covers trap moisture around the generator,
promoting rust and corrosion.
• Position fuel tank cap vent lever to OFF to reduce
leakage possibilities.
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