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9. Gasoline Models − Drain the carburetor float
bowl to prevent deposits of gum from clogging
the tiny passages in the carburetor as the gaso-
line in the bowl evaporates during storage (Fig-
ure 2-3). Drain it as follows:
A. Let the engine cool down thoroughly.
B. Place paper towels under the drain to ab-
sorb all of the drainage (less than 1/2 cup).
C. Open the drain valve by turning it counter-
clockwise with a screwdriver.
D. Close the drain valve after draining the car-
buretor by turning it clockwise with a
screwdriver until just snug.
WARNING
Do not open the carburetor
drain when the engine is hot. Close the
drain immediately after draining. Failure to
heed this warning can lead to fire resulting
in severe personal injury or death.
RETURNING THE GENSET TO SERVICE
1. Check the oil tag on the genset and change the
oil if the viscosity indicated is not appropriate for
the temperatures expected. See ENGINE OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS (Page 1-3).
2. Reconnect the starting battery (negative [−]
cable last). See MAINTAINING THE BATTERY
AND BATTERY CONNECTIONS (Page 3-5).
3. Remove the plug from the exhaust tailpipe.
4. Change the air filter element if it is dirty
(Page 3-5).
5. Open the fuel supply valve (if so equipped).
6. Inspect the genset. See CONDUCTING GEN-
ERAL INSPECTIONS (Page 3-2).
7. Start the genset. There may be smoke and
rough operation for a few minutes until the oil
from the fogger burns off. If the engine does not
start, clean or replace the spark plug, which
may have been fouled by the fogger.
8. Push the genset line circuit breaker ON
(Page 2-3) when the genset is ready to power
appliances.
FLOAT BOWL
DRAIN VALVE
FIGURE 2-3. CARBURETOR DRAIN VALVE
(GASOLINE MODELS ONLY)
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