- Honda Portable Generator Owner's Manual

8. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE

m When transporting the generator, turn the engine switch

dFF

and keep the generator level to prevent fuel spillage. Fuel vapor or spilled

fuel may ignite.

Before storing the unit for an extended period:

1. Be sure the storage area is’ free of excessive humidity and dust.

2. Drain the fuel-

a. Open the rear maintenance cov-

er.

b. Turn the engine switch to ON

and then loosen the carburetor

drain screw. Drain the gasoline

DRAIN SCREW

from the carburetor and fuel

tank into a suitable container.

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Gasoline is extreme-

ly flammable and is explosive

under certain conditions. Per-

form this task in a well ven-

tilated area with the engine

stopped. Do not smoke or allow

flames or s,parks in the area dur-

ing this procedure.

c. Tighten the carburetor drain

screw, turn the engine switch to

OFF and close the rear mainte-

nance cover.

d. Drain the fuel sediment cup (see

page 26).

3. Change the engine oil.

4. Remove the spark plug, and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil

into the cylinder. Crank the engine several revolutions to distribute the

oil, then reinstall the spark plug.

5. Cover the generator to keep out dust.

6. Once a month, recharge the battery.

NOTE: When starting ttie generator after adding fuel for the first time, after

long-term storage, or after running

out

of fuel turn the engine switch to the

“ON” position, then wait for 10 to 20 seconds before starting the engine.