User Manual

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Proper care should be taken to prepare the inverter for any
storage
1. Clean the inverter as outlined in Cleaning the Inverter.
2. Siphon all gasoline from the fuel tank as best as
possible.
3. Start the engine and allow the inverter to run until all
the remaining gasoline in the fuel lines and carburetor
is consumed and the engine shuts o.
4. Drain any remaining fuel from the oat bowl. See
Draining the Float Bowl on page 20.
5. Change the oil (see Changing Engine Oil on page 19).
6. Remove the spark plug (see Spark Plug Maintenance
on page 21) and place about 1 tablespoon of oil in the
spark plug opening. While placing a clean rag over
the spark plug opening, slowly pull the recoil handle
to allow the engine to turn over several times. This
will distribute the oil and protect the cylinder wall from
corroding during storage.
7. Replace the spark plug (see Spark Plug Maintenance
on page 21).
8. Move the inverter to a clean, dry place for storage.
CLEANING THE INVERTER
It is important to inspect and clean the inverter before
every use.
Clean All Engine Air Inlet and Outlet Ports – Make
sure all engine air inlet and outlet ports are clean of any
dirt and debris to ensure the engine does not run hot.
STORAGE
WARNING
Never store an inverter with fuel in the
tank indoors or in a poorly ventilated
area where the fumes can come in
contact with an ignition source such
as a: 1) pilot light of a stove, water
heater, clothes dryer or any other gas
appliance; or 2) spark from an electric
appliance.
NOTICE
Gasoline stored for as little as 60 days can go bad,
causing gum, varnish and corrosive buildup in fuel
lines, fuel passages and the engine. This corrosive
buildup restricts the ow of fuel, preventing an engine
from starting after a prolonged storage period.
MAINTENANCE