Product Manual
INSPECTION, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING! ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE ENGINE POWER
SWITCH IS IN ITS “OFF” POSITION. DISCONNECT THE SPARK
PLUG WIRE FROM THE ENGINE. AND ALLOW SUFFICIENT
TIME FOR THE ENGINE AND GENERATOR TO COMPLETELY
COOL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY INSPECTIONS,
MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING.
Before each use, inspect the generator. Check for:
• Loose screws
• Misaligned or bound moving parts
• Cracked or broken parts
• Damaged electrical wiring
• Any other condition that may affect safe operation.
If an engine problem occurs, have it checked by a qualified service technician before further
use. Do not use damaged equipment.
Before each use, remove all debris with a soft brush, rag, or vacuum.
Lubricate all moving parts using premium quality, lightweight machine oil.
Every 50 hours of use, drain the old engine oil and replace with a high quality SAE 10W-30
grade engine oil.
Every 300 hours of use, have a qualified, certified technician perform thorough maintenance on
the generator and engine.
For long term storage, either drain fuel into suitable container or add a fuel
preservative/stabilizer (not included) to prevent fuel breakdown.
After each use, unplug all tools and equipment from the generator.
After the engine and generator have completely cooled, store the generator in a safe, clean and
dry location (if not permanently installed).
STORAGE
Before storing the unit for an extended period:
Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust.
Service according to the table below:
STORAGE TIME
RECOMMENDED SERVICE PROCEDURE
Less than 1 month
No preparation required.
1 to 2 months
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner.
2 months to 1 year
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner. Drain the carburetor
float bowl. Drain the fuel sediment cup.
1 year or more
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner. Drain the carburetor
float bowl. Drain the fuel sediment cup. Remove the spark plug and put a
tablespoon of engine oil into the cylinder head. Pull recoil starter slowly to
distribute the oil evenly in the cylinder. Reinstall the spark plug. Change
the engine oil. After removal from storage, drain the stored gasoline into a
suitable container and fill the generator tank with fresh gasoline before
starting.
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