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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: Keep the LPG / NG Inlet covered
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 18.
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
Close the gasoline Fuel Valve and turn the Fuel
Selector Switch to the STORAGE position.
Place an appropriate container under the
Carburetor. Carefully loosen and remove the
Drain Bolt from the bottom of the Carburetor
Bowl and allow the fuel to drain completely.
Replace the Drain Bolt after draining.
WARNING! To prevent serious injury
and fire, close the gasoline 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. 12 VDC BATTERY:
When Generator is not in use or
will be stored for extended periods,
use the Battery Charger / Maintainer
provided to maintain the Battery:
a. Plug the Charger / Maintainer power cord into
the Battery Charging Port on the Generator.
b. Plug the Charger / Maintainer
into an electrical outlet.
c. Disconnect the Charger / Maintainer
before using the Generator.
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.
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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