Operating Guide

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SERVICE AND STORAGE
Infrequent Service
If the unit is used infrequently, difficult starting
may result. To eliminate hard starting, follow
these instructions:
1. Run the generator at least 30 minutes every
month.
2. Run the generator, then close the fuel shut-off
valve and allow the unit to run until the engine
stops.
3. Move the fuel selector to the "OFF" position.
Long Term Storage
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming
in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor,
fuel hoses or tank during storage. Also, experience
indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol,
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which
leads to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of
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an engine while in storage.
When the generator set is not being operated,
or is being stored for more than one month, follow
these instructions to avoid engine problems:
1-ADD a properly formulated commercially FUEL
STABILIZER to the tank if it is not already added.
2-Operate the engine for 5-10 minutes to circulate
treated fuel into fuel lines and carburetor before
shutdown.
3- After engine cools down, remove all gasoline
from the fuel tank. Use a commercially available,
non-conductive vacuum siphon.
DANGER
Drain fuel into approved container outdoors,
away from open flame. Be sure engine is cool.
Do not smoke.
4-FUEL STARVATION: Turn fuel selector switch
to “GAS” position. Start and run the generator until it
stops from lack of gasoline. This will dry out all
remaining gasoline in tank, fuel lines and carburetor.
5-Turn fuel selector switch to “OFF” position.
Fully close the LPG cylinder knob if it is open and
disconnect LPG cylinder from the generator.
6-Allow the unit to cool entirely before cleaning
and storage.
7-Change oil with recommended grade oil.
8-Remove spark plug and pour about one teaspoon
of engine oil through the spark plug hole, then pull
the recoil starter several times to distribute the oil for
lubricating the cylinder. Reattach the spark plug.
Pull recoil slowly until resistance is felt. This will
close the valves so moisture cannot enter engine
9-Cover the unit and store in a clean, dry place
out of direct sunlight. NEVER USE WATER TO
CLEAN GENERATOR.
cylinder. Gently release recoil starter.
We recommend always using a fuel stabilizer.
A FUEL STABLIZER will minimize the formulation
of fuel gum deposits during storage, the fuel
stabilizer can be added to the gasoline in the
fuel tank, or into the gasoline in a storage
container.
Note:
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If it is not practical to empty the fuel tank and
the unit is to be stored for some time, use a
commercially available FUEL STABILIZER added
to the gasoline to increase the life of the gasoline.
Run the unit for 5-10 minutes to circulate treated
gasoline into the fuel lines abs carburetor before
shutdown. DO NOT STORE GENERATOR WITHOUT
FUEL STABILIZER IN FUEL SYSTEM INCLUDING
TANK, FUEL LINES AND CARBURETOR.
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Any damages or hazards caused by using
improper fuel, improperly stored fuel, and/
or improperly formulated stabilizers, are not
Do not store gasoline from one season to
another season.
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covered by manufacturer's warranty.
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