Product Manual

Operation (cont’d)
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6. Storage & Exercise
When you are finished using the generator, you must:
o Make sure all loads to the generator are disconnected and fuel supply is shut off (if possible)
o Store the generator properly
o Plan on exercising the engine regularly unless the generator is prepared for long-term storage.
Detailed instructions are provided below.
Disconnect loads &
shut off fuel supply
When you are finished using the generator, disconnect all loads and turn off
fuel supply:
1. Make sure all devices that were connected to the generator’s outlets have
been disconnected.
2. Make sure fuel supply to the engine has been shut off, if possible.
Cool engine before
storing
Let engine cool for at least five minutes before storing. A hot engine can be a
fire hazard.
Choose a storage
location
Store the generator in a location that is:
o Clean and dry
o Away from sources of heat, open flames, sparks, or pilot lights, even if the
generator’s fuel tank is empty. Residual fuel in the engine’s tank could
ignite.
o Away from extreme high or low temperatures.
Prevent accidental
starting
Remove engine spark plug(s) in order to ensure the generator cannot be started
accidentally in a storage location or by untrained persons.
Exercise generator
every 4 weeks
The generator should be exercised regularly.
At least every four weeks, start the engine and let it run for 10 to 15 minutes with a
small load plugged in, such as a lamp or fan.
Monthly exercising of the generator will:
o Dry out any moisture that has accumulated in the windings. If left, this
moisture can cause corrosion in the winding.
o Ensure that the unit is operating properly should it be needed in an
emergency.
Perform regular
maintenance
Perform periodic maintenance as directed in this manual to keep the generator in
safe working condition.
Prepare engine for
long term storage if
needed
If you will not be able to exercise the generator regularly, you must prepare
the engine for long term storage to prevent gum deposits from forming and
causing malfunction of the engine.