Owners Manual

200989 - 4500W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR

STORAGE

5. Using a ﬂat head screwdriver, rotate drain screw

counterclockwise (3) full turns. Gasoline will drain through

clear tubing out underneath the inverter. Make sure draining

gasoline empties into an appropriate container.

6. When gasoline stops ﬂowing from the clear tube, rotate drain

screw clockwise until tight. Properly dispose of the drained

gasoline according to local regulations or guidelines.

7. Turn the EZ Start dial to the “STOP” position.

8. Follow steps 8-12 according to Short Term Storage.

Removing from Storage

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NOTICE

If the generator has been improperly stored for a period

longer than 30 days with ethanol blended gasoline in the

gasoline tank and/or carburetor, all fuel must be drained

and the carburetor must be thoroughly cleaned of ethanol

build up. This process involves technically advanced tasks.

For assistance please call our Technical Support Team at

1-877-338-0999.

If the gasoline tank and carburetor were properly emptied of all

ethanol blended gasoline prior to the generator being stored,

follow the below steps when removing from storage.

1. Be sure the EZ Start dial is in the “STOP” position.

2. Add gasoline to the generator according to Add Fuel.

3. Move the EZ Start dial to the “RUN” position.

4. After 5 minutes check the carburetor and air ﬁlter areas for

any leaking gasoline. If any leaks are found, the carburetor

will need to be disassembled and cleaned or replaced. If no

gasoline leaks are found, turn the EZ Start dial to the “STOP”

position.

5. Check engine oil level and add clean, fresh oil if needed. See

Oil Speciﬁcations for proper oil type.

6. Check and clear air ﬁlter of any obstructions such as bugs or

cobwebs. If necessary, clean air ﬁlter according to Cleaning

the Air Filter.

7. Start the generator according to Starting the Engine.