Manual

3.7 LONGTERMSTORAGE
It is important to preventgum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as the carburetor,fuel hose or tank during
storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptiedbefore storageof 30 days or longer,as follows:
• Removeall gasolinefrom the fuel tank.
,_ CAUTION!
,A Drainfuel intoapproved containeroutdoors,away from
openflame. Besureengine is cool.Donot smokein the
vicinityor lighta cigarette.
• Start and run engineuntil enginestopsfrom lack of fuel.
• Allow the engineto cool, then drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommendedgrade.
• Removesparkplugandpour about 1/2 ounce (15 ml) of engine
oil into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with rag. Pull the
recoil starter a couple times to lubricatethe piston rings and
cylinder bore.
_,CAUTION!
,l_Avoid spray from spark plug hole when
cranking engine.
• Install and tighten spark plug. Do not connect the spark plug
wire.
• Cleanthe generatoroutersurfaces. Checkthat cooling air slots
and openingson generatorareopen and unobstructed.
• Store the unit in a clean,dry place.
3.8 OTHERSTORAGETiPS
• Do not store gasolinefrom one seasonto another.
• Replaceany gasoline canthat starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in
the gasoline will cause problems with the carburetor and fuel
system.
• If possible,storethe unit indoors and coverit to give protection
from dust and dirt. Cover the unit with a suitable protective
coverthat doesnot retainmoisture.
• BE SURETO EMPTYTHE 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 availablefuel stabilizeraddedto the
gasolineto increasethe life of the gasoline.
_,CAUTION!
,l_ NEVER cover the generator while engine and
exhaust area are warm.
4.1 BATTERYREPLACEMENT(XGT000E&XGS000E)
NOTE:
The batteryshippedwiththe generatorhas beenfully charged.
Abattery may losesome of its chargewhennot in use for
prolongedperiodsof time. ifthe batteryis unabletocrank
the engine, plugin the 12V chargerincludedin theaccessory
box (see the Charginga Batterysection).RUNNINGTHE
GENERATORDOESNOTCHARGETHEBATTERY.
The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fully
charged.To replacethe battery (SeeFigure16):
Remove the side panel as shown. Remove the four bolts
securingthe fuel tank.
Turnthe fuel valve on the control panelto the "OFF"position.
Pull the fuel tank back slightly and removethe fuel hose that
runs from the engineto the fuel valve.
,A CALITION!
,A Drainfuel intoapprovedcontaineroutdoors, away from
openflame. Be sureengineis cool.Donotsmokein the
vicinityor lighta cigarette.
• Disconnectthe recovery hosefrom the rollovervalve. Pushthe
hose through the grommet in the corner of the fuel tank. This
will allow for removalof the fuel tank.
• Pushthe fuel valvefrom the control paneland removethe fuel
tank.
• Removethe battery wire connections (blackwire first) andthe
battery hold-down bracket.
• Replacethe battery,connecting the REDwire to the POSITIVE
(+) terminalandthe BLACKwire to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal
NOTE:
Start all fourscrews on theside panel beforetighteningor fl
maynot be possibletoget all the screwsin place.
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