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ITEM 59186
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Air Filter Element Maintenance
1. Remove the Access Panel on the
left side of the Generator.
Air Filter
Cover
Air Filter
Element
Access
Panel
2. Remove the Air Filter Cover and
the Air Filter Element and check for
dirt. Clean as described below.
3. Cleaning:
• For “paper” filter elements:
To prevent injury from dust and debris,
wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator, and
heavy-duty work gloves. In a well-ventilated
area away from bystanders, use pressurized
air to blow dust out of the air filter.
• For foam filter elements:
Wash the element in warm water and
mild detergent several times. Rinse.
Squeeze out excess water and allow it to dry
completely. Soak the filter in lightweight oil
briefly, then squeeze out the excess oil.
4. Install the cleaned Air Filter Element.
5. Secure the Air Filter Cover and replace the
Access Panel before use.
Long-Term Storage
When the equipment is to remain idle for longer than
20 days, prepare the Engine for storage as follows:
1. CLEANING:
Wait for Engine to cool, then clean Engine with
dry cloth. NOTICE: Do not clean using water.
The water will gradually enter the Engine
and cause damage. Apply a thin coat of
rust preventive oil to all metal parts.
2. FUEL:
Gasoline Treatment/Draining the Fuel Tank
To protect the fuel tank during storage, fill the tank
with fresh gasoline that has been treated with
a fuel stabilizer additive. Follow fuel stabilizer
manufacturer’s recommendations for use. Refer
to Checking and Filling Fuel on page 16.
Aged gasoline that has not been treated with
stabilizer ahead of time must be safely drained
away and not run through the engine.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM FIRE:
Fill tank in a well-ventilated area away from
ignition sources. If the engine is hot from
use, shut the engine off and wait for it to
cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke.
Draining the Carburetor
After closing the Fuel Valve, place an appropriate
container under the Carburetor and carefully
remove the Drain Bolt from the bottom of the
Carburetor Bowl, allowing the fuel to drain
completely. Replace the Drain Bolt after draining.
WARNING! To prevent serious injury and fire,
close Fuel Valve before draining the Carburetor.
3. LUBRICATION:
a. Change engine oil.
b. Clean out area around spark plug.
Remove spark plug and pour one tablespoon of
engine oil into cylinder through spark plug hole.
c. Replace spark plug, but leave
spark plug cap disconnected.
d. Pull Starter Handle to distribute oil in cylinder.
Stop after one or two revolutions when you
feel the piston start the compression stroke
(when you start to feel resistance).
4. STORAGE AREA:
Cover and store in a dry, level, well-ventilated
area out of reach of children. Storage area should
also be away from ignition sources, such as
water heaters, clothes dryers, and furnaces.
Avoid direct exposure to rain and sunlight.
NOTICE: During extended storage periods the
Engine must be started every 3 months and allowed
to run for 15 – 20 minutes or the Warranty is VOID.
5. AFTER STORAGE:
Before starting the Engine during or after
storage, keep in mind that untreated gasoline
will deteriorate quickly. Drain the fuel tank and
change to fresh fuel if untreated gasoline has
been sitting for a month, if treated gasoline has been
sitting beyond the fuel stabilizer’s recommended
time period, or if the Engine does not start.
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