6.4 VALVE CLEARANCE
After the first 50 hours of operation, check the valve clearance in the engine and adjust if necessary.
Important: If feeling uncomfortable about doing this procedure or the proper tools are not available, please take the
generator to the nearest service center to have the valve clearance adjusted. This is a very important step to ensure
longest life for the engine.
6.5 GENERAL
The generator should be started at least once every seven days and be allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot
be done and the unit must be stored for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare it for
storage.
DANGER NEVER store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where fumes may reach an
open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
CAUTION Avoid spray from spark plug holes when cranking engine.
DANGER Drain fuel into approved container outdoors, away from open flame. Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke.
6.6 OTHER STORAGE TIPS
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
Replace the gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems with the carburetor and
fuel system.
If possible, store the unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. BE SURE TO EMPTY THE FUEL TANK.
If it is not practical to empty the fuel tank and the unit is to be stored for some time, use a commercially available fuel
stabilizer added to the gasoline to increase the life of the gasoline.
Cover the unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture.
SECTION 7 — STORAGE
It is important to avoid gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank
during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation of acids storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer, as follows:
Remove all gasoline from the fuel tank.
Start and run engine until engine stops from lack of fuel.
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill with recommended grade.
Remove spark plugs and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 ml) of engine oil the cylinders. Cover spark plug hole with rag. Pull the
recoil starter a couple times to lubricate the piston rings and cylinder bore.
Install and tighten spark plugs. Do not connect spark plug wires.
Clean the generator outer surfaces. Check that cooling air slots and openings on generator are open and unobstructed.
Store the unit in clean, dry place.
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