XP5500EH Manual
Emptying the Gas Tank
Shut fuel valve o
Remove fuel lter cup
Empty fuel lter cup
Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.
Remove the fuel lter cup (see “Removing the Fuel Filter Cup”
earlier in this section.
Empty the fuel lter cup of any fuel.
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If you have been using gasoline in your generator; before
storing your generator for extended periods of time you
should drain your generator fuel tank of gasoline.
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CAUTION:
Do not store fuel from one season to another.
Gasoline sold at the pump today contains additives such
as ethanol that even when stored properly may damage
the fuel system components.