Full Product Manual

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MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
Turn the unit off and allow it to cool a minimum of 30 minutes before storage. Keep the unit upright. Do not store the
generator on its side. Drain fuel before storing the unit. Store the unit and the fuel separately in well-ventilated areas
away from sparks, open ames, pilot lights, heat, and other sources of ignition.
NOTICE
Gasoline stored for as little as 30 days can deteriorate, causing gum, varnish, and corrosive build up
in fuel lines, fuel passages, and the engine. This corrosive buildup restricts the ow of fuel, which can prevent the
engine from starting after a prolonged storage period. The use of fuel stabilizer signicantly increases the storage
life of gasoline. Full-time use of fuel stabilizer is recommended. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
STORAGE TIME RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE
Less than 1 month
Replace all protective covers on the generator control panel.
Clean the exterior of the generator and remove any debris from the mufer cooling vents.
2 to 6 months
Replace all protective covers on the generator control panel.
Clean the exterior of the generator and remove any debris from the mufer cooling vents.
Drain the carburetor oat bowl. (Store gasoline in an approved gasoline container or dis-
pose of it according to state and local ordinances.)
6 months or longer
Replace all protective covers on the generator control panel.
Clean the exterior of the generator and remove any debris from the mufer cooling vents.
Drain the carburetor oat bowl and the fuel tank.(Store gasoline in an approved gasoline
container or dispose of it according to state and local ordinances.)
Put a tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug cylinder. Gently pull the recoil handle to
slowly turn the engine and distribute the lubricant. Reinstall the spark plug
Change the engine oil.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Regular maintenance will improve performance and extend the service life of the generator. Follow the hourly or calendar
intervals, whichever occurs rst. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions as noted below.
NOTE: If your product has a separate engine manual, disregard the information in this chart and follow the in-
structions in the engine manual.
Before
Each Use
After First 25 Hours
or First Month
After 50 Hours or
Every Six Months
After 100 Hours or
Every Six Months
After 300 Hours
or Every Year
Check Engine Oil X
Change Engine Oil
1
X X
Clean Air Filter
2
X
Inspect/Clean
Spark Arrestor
X
Inspect/Clean
Spark Plug
X
Inspect/Adjust
Valve Clearance
3
X
Replace
Spark Plug
X
Replace Air Filter X
Replace Fuel Filter X
1
Change oil every month when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
2
Clean more often under dirty or dusty conditions. Replace air lter if it cannot be adequately cleaned.
3
Recommend service to be performed by authorized Westinghouse service dealer.