Product Manual

STORING THE GENSET

Proper storage is essential for preserving top gen-

set performance and reliability when the genset

cannot be exercised regularly and will be idle for

more than 120 days.

Storing the Genset

1. Push the genset line circuit breaker OFF

(Page 9).

2. Change the engine oil and attach a tag indicat-

ing oil viscosity. See ENGINE OIL REC-

OMMENDATIONS (Page 5).

3. Disconnect the battery cables (negative [−]

cable first) from the starting battery and store

the battery according to the battery manufac-

turer’s recommendations. See MAINTAINING

THE BATTERY AND BATTERY CONNEC-

TIONS (Page 16).

4. Plug the exhaust tail pipe to keep out dirt, mois-

ture, bugs, etc.

5. Close the fuel supply valve (if so equipped).

Returning the Genset to Service

1. Check the oil tag on the genset and change the

oil if the viscosity indicated is not appropriate for

the temperatures expected. See ENGINE OIL

RECOMMENDATIONS (Page 5).

2. Reconnect the starting battery (negative [−]

cable last). See MAINTAINING THE BATTERY

AND BATTERY CONNECTIONS (Page 16).

3. Remove the plug from the exhaust tailpipe.

4. Change the air filter element if it is dirty

(Page 16).

5. Open the fuel supply valve (if so equipped).

6. Inspect the genset. See CONDUCTING GEN-

ERAL INSPECTIONS (Page 13).

7. Push the genset line circuit breaker ON

(Page 9) when the genset is ready to power

appliances.