Owners Manual

201041 - 5000W PORTABLE GENERATOR
STORAGE
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STORAGE
 WARNING
To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of your generator
during periods of storage, the following precautions should be
followed:
– When storing the generator make sure the fuel select dial
is set to the “ENGINE STOP” position.
Short Term Storage (up to 30 days)
Gasoline may gum up and clog the carburetor if the generator is
not run or carburetor drained within 4 weeks.
1. Be sure all appliances are disconnected from the generator.
2. Start the generator as instructed in Starting the Engine
section.
3. Turn the fuel select dial to the “Gasoline Valve Off” position.
4. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the
engine. This usually takes a few minutes.
5. Turn the fuel select dial to the “ENGINE STOP” position.
Mid Term Storage (30 days – 1 year)
Gasoline in the tank has a maximum shelf life of up to 1 year with
the addition of a properly formulated fuel stabilizer and stored in a
cool, dry place.
1. Be sure all appliances are disconnected from the generator.
2. Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the gasoline tank.
3. Start the generator as instructed in Starting the Engine
section.
4. Run the generator for 10 minutes so the treated gasoline
cycles through the fuel system.
5. Option 1: Drain Gasoline from Carburetor
5a. Turn the fuel select dial to the “ENGINE STOP” position
and allow generator to cool completely before continuing.
5b. Use the drain bolt on the carburetor to empty any
excess gasoline from the carburetor into an appropriate
container. Use a funnel (and appropriate hose if
necessary) under the carburetor drain bolt to avoid
spillage.
5c. When gasoline stops flowing from the carburetor, replace
and tighten the carburetor drain bolt and be sure to
properly dispose of the drained gasoline according to
local regulations or guidelines.
6. Option 2: Run Dry
6a. With the generator running, turn the fuel valve to the
“Gasoline valve OFF” position and allow the generator to
run until the engine stops from fuel starvation. This may
take a few minutes.
6b. Turn the fuel select dial to the “ENGINE STOP” position
and allow generator to cool completely before continuing.
7. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug and pour about a
tablespoon of oil into the cylinder.
8. Pull the recoil cord slowly to crank the engine to distribute the
oil and lubricate the cylinder.
9. Install the spark plug and spark plug cap.
10. Clean the generator according to Cleaning the Generator.
11. Store the generator in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
Long Term Storage (over 1 year)
For storage over 1 year, the gasoline tank and carburetor must be
completely drained of gasoline.
1. The generator is to be OFF and all appliances disconnected.
2. Turn the fuel select dial to the “GASOLINE RUN” position.
3. Use the drain bolt on the carburetor to empty any excess
gasoline from the gasoline tank and carburetor into an
appropriate container. Use a funnel (and appropriate hose if
necessary) under the carburetor drain bolt to avoid spillage.
4. When gasoline stops flowing from the carburetor, replace
and tighten the carburetor drain bolt and be sure to properly
dispose of the drained gasoline according to local regulations
or guidelines.
5. Turn the fuel select dial to the “ENGINE STOP” position.
6. Follow steps 7-11 according to Mid Term Storage.