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ITEM 70143
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
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.
Note: Cover the LPG/Propane Inlet with the
provided cap during cleaning and storage.
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 13.
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 by turning the
Fuel Selector Switch to the OFF/STORAGE
position, place an appropriate container under
the Carburetor. Route the fuel drain hose on
the Carburetor to the container, then carefully
loosen the Drain Bolt and allow the fuel to drain
completely. Replace the Drain Bolt after draining.
WARNING! To prevent serious
injury and fire, close the 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. BATTERY:
Disconnect the Battery
Cable during extended
storage periods to
help prevent draining
the Battery.
5. 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.
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.
WARNING! To prevent serious injury
from product malfunction:
Store the Generator standing on its
wheels. Do not store the unit on its
side or in a vertical position.
6. AFTER STORAGE:
Before starting the Engine 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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