Full Product Manual

201161 - 12,000W TRI-FUEL PORTABLE GENERATOR
STORAGE
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Charge the Battery
For a generator equipped with batteries for electric starting,
proper battery maintenance and storage should be followed.
A trickle charger or battery maintainer should be used to charge
the battery while the generator is in storage. Maximum charging
rate should not exceed 1.5 amps. Follow the instructions included
with the trickle charger or battery maintainer. The battery should
be fully charged at least once per month.
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the service intervals indicated in the following maintenance
schedule.
Service your generator more frequently when operating in adverse
conditions.
Contact our Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999 to locate
the nearest CPE certified service dealer for your generator or
engine maintenance needs.
EVERY 8 HOURS OR PRIOR TO EACH USE
 Check oil level
 Clean around air intake and muffler
FIRST 5 HOURS (BREAK IN)
 Change oil and oil filter
EVERY 50 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
 Clean air filter
 Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot
environments
EVERY 100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
 Change oil and oil filter
 Clean/adjust spark plug
 Clean spark arrestor
 Replace fuel filter
EVERY 250 HOURS
 Clean combustion chamber*
 Check/adjust valve clearance*
EVERY 3 YEARS
 Replace fuel line*
* To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners or CPE certified service
centers.
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 “OFF” position.
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NOTICE
The following storage instructions apply when gasoline has
been used to run the generator.
NOTE: LPG does not apply and will not create build up or clog
the carburetor.
Short Term Storage (30 days – 1 year)
Ethanol blended 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. Turn the fuel select dial to the “GASOLINE ON” position.
4. Start and run the generator for 10 minutes so the treated
gasoline cycles through the fuel system.
5. Turn the fuel select dial to the “ENGINE OFF” position.
6. Let the generator run until fuel starvation has stopped the
engine. This may take a few minutes.
7. Press the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
8. Allow generator to cool completely before continuing.
9. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug and pour about a
tablespoon of oil into each of the cylinders.
10. Install the spark plug on each cylinder but DO NOT install
spark plug cap.
11. With fuel select dial in the “ENGINE OFF” position, crank
engine for 2 seconds using ignition switch.