Owner`s manual

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
MAINTENANCE OPERATION Every 8 Hours or 25 Hours or Every SOHours or Every 100 Hours or Every
NOTE 1: Change oiland oil filterafterfirst8 hoursofoperationand then every 50 hoursthereafter. Change soonerwhen operating
underheavy load or in dustyor dirtyenvironmentor in highambient temperature.
NOTE 2: Clean more often when operatingthe unitunderdirty ordustyconditions.
STORAGE
The generator should be started at least once every seven
days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot
be done and you must store the unitfor more than 30 days,
use the following information as a guide to prepare it for
storage.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN
THE TANK INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY
,_ VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE FUMES CAN
REACH AN OPEN FLAME SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT
AS ON A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES
DRYER OR OTHER GAS FURNACE.
ENGINE
• Run engine for about five minutes to warm it.
NOTE: If you did use =gasohol,"drainfuel tank, then run engine
untilenginestopsfrom lack offuel.
WARNING: DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CON- ] •
_ TAINER OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM OPEN
FLAME;
I
BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL J
NOTE: Using a fuel additive such as Sears Craftsman® Fuel •
Stabilizer,or an equivalent,will prevent gum depositsfrom form-
ingin the generator'sfuel system.
• While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase.
Refill with fresh oil. See BEFORE STARTING EN-
GINE on Page 2 for oil recommendations.
• Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15ml)
ofengine oil into cylinder. Crank slowly to distribute oil
I _ CAUTION: AVOID SPRAY FROM SPARK PLUG
HOLE WHEN CRANKING ENGINE SLOWLY.
• Install spark plug. Do not connect spark plug wire.
• Clean dirt, oil and grease from cylinder, cylinder head,
fins, blower housing, rotating screen and muffler area.
• Close fuel shut-off valve, located beneath the fuel tank.
GENERATOR
• Clean the generator as outlined on Page 5 ("To Clean
the Generator').
• Check that cooling air slots and openings on generator
are open and unobstructed.
OTHER STORAGE TIPS
Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust
and/or dirt in your gasoline can cause problems when
you use it with this unit.
Store in clean and dry area.
DANGER: STORAGE COVER IS FLAMMABLE. DO
NOT PLACE THE STORAGE COVER OVER A HOT
GENERATOR. LETTHE UNIT COOL FOR A SUFFI-
_k CIENT TIME BEFORE PLACING
THE
COVER ON
THE UNIT. IF YOU PLACE THE COVER ON THE
UNIT BEFORE GENERATOR IS COOL, THE COVER
COULD START ON RRE.
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