Full Product Manual
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Sediment Cup Cleaning
The sediment cup prevents water that may be in the fuel tank from
entering the carburetor. If the engine has not been run for a long time,
the sediment cup should be cleaned.
1. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
2. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
3. Unscrew the sediment cup using a 10mm wrench and remove the
o-ring and filter.
4. Clean the sediment cup and filter in a non-flammable or high flash
point solvent.
5. Install the filter by aligning it with the fuel inlet.
6. Install the new o-ring and sediment cup. Tighten securely.
7. Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON position and check for leaks.
Spark Arrester
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it
functioning as designed.
1. Allow the engine to cool and disconnect the spark plug cap.
2. Remove the 4 mm self-tapping screw and the spark arrester from
the muffler.
3. Check for carbon deposits on the spark arrester and the exhaust
port. Use a brush to remove any carbon deposits from the screen.
Replace the screen if it is torn or damaged.
4. Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten all hardware
securely.
TRANSPORTING
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the
generator on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system
can burn you and can ignite some materials.
Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. This will prevent carburetor
flooding and reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
Two people should lift the generator on and off the transport vehicle
while holding the generator level.
Position the generator so that its base is level on the bed of the
transport vehicle. Tie the generator down with rope or straps. Keep
the tie-down rope or straps away from the controls.
Do not operate the generator while transporting.
STORAGE
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your generator
trouble free and looking good. To help keep rust and corrosion from
impairing your generator’s function and appearance, and to make the
engine easier to start after storage, follow the instructions described in
this section to:
• Drain or treat the fuel
• Change the oil and coat the engine cylinder
• Clean the generator
• Choose a storage location
Fuel
See “AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS” on page 19 for a list
of recommended procedures to avoid fuel related problems.
The DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY (page 21) does not
cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting
from neglected storage preparation.
Draining the Carburetor
1. Place a suitable gasoline container below the carburetor.
2. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position, loosen the carburetor
drain bolt by turning 1 to 2 turns counterclockwise, and drain the
fuel from the carburetor into a suitable container.
3. After all the fuel has drained into the container, tighten the
carburetor drain bolt securely.
4. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling
fuel.
• Stop the engine and let it cool before refueling
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame away
• Refuel only outdoors
• Wipe up spills immediately
O-RING
(Replace)
FUEL VALVE (OFF)
FILTER
UNDERSIDE OF FUEL VALVE
ALIGN FUEL
FILTER
OPENING
WITH FUEL
INLET
SEDIMENT CUP
4 MM SELF-TAPPING
SCREW
SPARK ARRESTER
DRAIN BOLT