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MAINTENANCE
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK AND
CARBURETOR FLOAT BOWL
See Figures 26 - 28.
WARNING
ALWAYS store gasoline in a con-
tainer approved for gasoline. Unapproved containers
can break or deteriorate allowing gasoline or gasoline
vapors to escape which can create a serious hazard.
Even properly stabilized fuel can leave residue and cause
corrosion if left long term. If storing the generator for two
to six months, drain the oat bowl to prevent gum and var-
nish buildup in the carburetor. If storing the generator for
longer than six months, drain the fuel tank to prevent fuel
separation, deterioration, and deposits in the fuel system.
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30minutes.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-ventilated
area.
Todraintheoatbowl:
l Turn the fuel selector switch to the PROPANE position.
l Locate the drain hose extending from the bottom of the
carburetor oat bowl.
l Place the bottom end of the hose outside the generator
into an approved gasoline container to catch the drained
fuel.
l Loosen the oat bowl drain screw and allow the fuel to
drain. Tighten the oat bowl drain screw.
l Route the drain hose.
Toruntheoatbowldry:
l Start the generator as described earlier.
l After the engine starts, turn the fuel selector switch to the
PROPANE position.
l Allow the generator to run until the fuel in the carburetor
is depleted and the engine stops.
l Turn the engine 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 fuel shut-off valve to the off position.
l Turn the fuel selector switch to the PROPANE 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.
FIG. 26
A - Drain screw
B - Drain hose
B
A - Fuel shut-off valve
B - PROPANE position (Gasoline OFF)
B
FIG. 27
A
A
NOTE: The fuel tank can also be drained using the carbu-
retor drain screw and drain hose as described earlier. Keep
the fuel selector switch in the PROPANE position to allow
fuel to ow from the tank through the carburetor.
FIG. 28