Manual

3.8 LONGTERMSTORAGE
It is important to preventgum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as the carburetor,fuel hose or tank during
storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels
(called gasohol,ethanol or methanol)can attract moisture,which
leadsto separationand formation of acids during storage.Acidic
gas can damagethe fuel system of an enginewhile in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied
beforestorageof 30 days or longer,as follows:
1. Addaqualitygasolinestabilizertothefuel perthemanufacturers
specifications, and run the unit for 10-15 minutes.
2. After enginecools down, remove all gasoline from the fuel
tank. Usea commercially available,non-conductivevacuum
siphon.
Drain fuel into approved container outdoors,
away from open flame, Be sure engine is cool,
Do not smoke.
3. Start andrun engineuntil enginestops from lack of fuel.
4. After engine cools down, drain oil from engine. Refill with
recommendedgrade.
5. Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 mt) of
engine oil into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with rag.
Pull the recoil starter a couple times to lubricatethe piston
rings and cylinder bore. A fogging agent can also be used in
the place of oil.
• , CAUTION!
Avoid spray from spark plug hole when
cranking engine.
6. Installandtightenspark plug. Do not connect sparkplugwire.
7. Clean the generator outer surfaces. Check that cooling air
slots and openingson generatorare openand unobstructed.
8. Store the unit in a clean,dry place.
3.9 OTHERSTORAGETiPS
* Do not store gasolinefrom oneseasonto another.
* Replacethe gasolinecan if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in
the gasolinewill cause problems with the carburetorand fuel
system.
* If possible, storethe unit indoors andcover it to giveprotection
from dust and dirt. BESURETO EMPTYTHEFUELTANK,
, If it is not practical to empty the fuel tank and the unit is to
be stored for some time, use a commercially availablefuel
stabilizer added to the gasoline to increase the life of the
gasoline.Runthe unit for 10-15 minutes,turn off the fuel valve
andallow to run until enginestops from lack of fuel.
, Coverthe unit with a suitable protective cover that does not
retain moisture.
_t NEVER cover the generator while engine and
exhaust areas are warm,
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