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SHUTTING OFF YOUR GENERATOR
CAUTION! Unplugging running devices can cause damage to the generator. Never stop the engine with elec-
trical devices connected and running.
WARNING! Allow the generator to cool down before touching areas that become hot during use.
CAUTION: Allowing gasoline to sit in the fuel tank for long periods of time can make it difficult to start the gen-
erator in the future. Never store the generator for extended periods of time (over 2 months) with fuel in the fuel
tank. Refer to “Storing the Generator.”
TO STOP THE GENERATOR
1. Turn off all electrical devices prior to unplugging them from
the generator. Unplugging running devices can cause damage to
the generator. Never start or stop the generator with electrical
devices plugged in or turned on.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize inter-
nal temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Turn the fuel valve (Fig. 11) to the OFF position. Let the genera-
tor run until the fuel is used up.
4. Turn the engine switch (Fig. 12) to the OFF position.
5. Drain the carburetor. Refer to “Draining the Carburetor."
NOTE: If for some reason (e.g. refueling, moving the generator,
etc.) you need to shut down the generator quickly, simply turn
the engine switch to OFF. However, doing this will allow fuel to
remain in the carburetor, and will lead to problems if the carbure-
tor is not drained after use.
CAUTION: Always ensure that the fuel valve and the engine
switch are in the OFF position when the generator is not in
use.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
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