Use and Care Manual

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stabilized fuel mixture to circulate
through the carburettor.
When storing the generator for extended
periods of time:
• Drain the fuel tank (see “Draining the
Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance”
section).
• Drain the carburettor
• Change oil.
• Do not obstruct any ventilation
openings.
• Keep the generator in a cool dry area.
When transporting generator:
x Tighten fuel cap and fuel tank cap air
vent knob. Drain the fuel tank if
possible (see “Draining the Fuel Tank”
in the “Storage” section).
x Keep the generator upright. Never
place the generator side down. Doing
so will make it difficult to start.
Long term storage of your machine will
require some preventive procedures to
guard against deterioration.
In order to prevent corrosion, please coat
antirust oil on all screw, at least once half
one year.
ENGINE
Perform the following steps to protect
the cylinder, piston ring, etc. from
corrosion.
1. Remove the spark plug, pour about
one table- spoon of SAE 10W-30 into the
spark plug hole and reinstall the spark
plug. Pull the Choke knob to out
position.Recoil start the engine by
turning over several times to coat the
cylinder walls with oil.
2. Pull the recoil starter until you feel
compression. Then stop pulling. (This
prevents the cylinder and valves from
rusting).
3. Clean exterior of the generator. Store
the generator in a dry, well-ventilated
place, with the cover placed over it.