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MAINTENANCE
Toruntheoatbowldry:
l Start the generator as described earlier.
l After the engine starts, turn the engine/fuel control switch
to the GASOLINE OFF position.
l Allow the generator to run until the fuel in the carburetor
is depleted and the engine stops.
l Turn the engine/fuel control switch to the OFF position
To drain the fuel tank:
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the unit, drain the
engine oil before emptying the fuel tank. See Chang-
ing the engine oil for details.
l Turn the engine/fuel control switch to the OFF position
l Clean area around fuel cap and remove the cap slowly.
l Remove the fuel screen lter by slightly compressing it
while removing it from the tank.
l Using a commercially available gasoline hand pump (not
included), siphon the gasoline from the fuel tank into an
approved gasoline container. DO NOT use an electric
pump.
NOTE: The fuel tank can also be drained using the carbu-
retor drain screw and drain hose as described earlier. Keep
the engine/fuel control switch in the OFF position to allow
fuel to ow from the tank through the carburetor.
REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER
See Figure 21.
Overtime, the fuel lter may become dirty or clogged. To
reduce the risk of engine failure, replace the fuel lter ac-
cording to the gures specied in the maintenance schedule
or the engine manual (if applicable).
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30minutes.
l Drain the fuel tank as described previously.
l Remove the screws securing the control panel.
l Remove the control panel.
l Locate the fuel lter and note the lter’s orientation.
l Using pliers, squeeze the fuel line clips and slide the fuel
lines away from the lter.
l Install the fuel lines onto the new lter. Ensure the fuel
lter is oriented correctly.
l Replace the engine service cover and tighten screws
securely.
A - Gasoline OFF
A
FIG. 19
A - Fuel Line
B - Fuel Filter
A
B
FIG. 21
FIG. 20