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ITEM 59304
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Storage
When the generator is to remain idle for longer than
20 days, prepare the engine for storage as follows:
1. CLEANING:
Wait for engine to cool, then clean engine with
dry cloth. NOTICE: Do not clean using water.
The water will gradually enter the
engine and cause damage.
2. FUEL:
Gasoline Treatment/Draining the Fuel Tank
To protect the fuel tank during storage, fill the
tank with fresh gasoline that has been treated
with a fuel stabilizer additive. Follow fuel
stabilizer manufacturer’s recommendations
for use. Refer to Checking and Filling Fuel
Checking and Filling Fuel on page 15.
Aged gasoline that has not been treated with
stabilizer ahead of time must be safely drained
away and not run through the engine.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM FIRE:
Fill tank in a well-ventilated area away from
ignition sources. If the engine is hot from
use, shut the engine off and wait for it to
cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke.
Draining the Carburetor
After closing the Fuel Valve, place an appropriate
container under the Carburetor and carefully
remove the Drain Bolt from the bottom of the
Carburetor Bowl, allowing the fuel to drain
completely. Replace the Drain Bolt after draining.
WARNING! To prevent serious
injury and fire, close the Fuel Valve
before draining the Carburetor.
3. LUBRICATION:
a. Change engine oil.
b. Clean out area around spark plug.
Remove spark plug and pour one tablespoon of
engine oil into cylinder through spark plug hole.
c. Replace spark plug, but leave
spark plug cap disconnected.
d. Pull Starter Handle to distribute oil in cylinder.
Stop after one or two revolutions when you
feel the piston start the compression stroke
(when you start to feel resistance).
4. STORAGE AREA:
Cover and store in a dry, level, well-ventilated
area out of reach of children. Storage area should
also be away from ignition sources, such as
water heaters, clothes dryers, and furnaces.
Avoid direct exposure to rain and sunlight.
NOTICE: During extended storage periods the
Engine must be started every 3 months and allowed
to run for 15 – 20 minutes or the Warranty is VOID.
5. AFTER STORAGE:
Before starting the engine after storage, keep in
mind that untreated gasoline will deteriorate quickly.
Drain the fuel tank and change to fresh fuel if
untreated gasoline has been sitting for a month, if
treated gasoline has been sitting beyond the fuel
stabilizer’s recommended time period, or if the
engine does not start.