Use and Care Manual

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Battery Service
3.7 LONG TERM STORAGE
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during
storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer, as follows:
• Remove all gasoline from the fuel tank.
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Drain fuel into approved container outdoors, away from
open flame. Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke in the
vicinity or light a cigarette.
• Start and run engine until engine stops from lack of fuel.
• Allow the engine to cool, then drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade.
• Remove spark plugs and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 ml) of
engine oil into each cylinder.
• Install and tighten spark plugs. Do not connect the spark plug
wires
• Clean the generator outer surfaces. Check that cooling air slots
and openings on generator are open and unobstructed.
• Store the unit in a clean, dry place.
3.8 OTHER STORAGE TIPS
• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
• Replace any gasoline can that starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in
the gasoline will cause problems with the carburetor and fuel
system.
• If possible, store the unit indoors and cover it to give protection
from dust and dirt. Cover the unit with a suitable protective
cover that does not retain moisture.
• BE SURE TO EMPTY THE FUEL TANK. 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.
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NEVER cover the generator while engine and
exhaust areas are warm.
4.1 BATTERY REPLACEMENT
NOTE:
The battery shipped with the generator has been fully charged.
A battery may lose some of its charge when not in use for
prolonged periods of time. If the battery is unable to crank
the engine, plug in the 12V charger included in the accessory
box (see the Charging a Battery section). RUNNING THE
GENERATOR WILL CHARGE THE BATTERY. The part number for
this battery is 0H1663.
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Drain fuel into approved container outdoors, away from
open flame. Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke in the
vicinity or light a cigarette.
• Remove the battery wire connections (black wire first) and the
battery hold-down bracket.
• Replace the battery, connecting the RED wire to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal and the BLACK wire to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal.