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3.4 SERVICE AIR FILTER
The engine will not run properly and may be damaged if using a dirty air lter. Clean the
air lter every 25 hours (Figure 8). Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty
conditions.
1. Remove air lter cover.
2. Wash the element in soapy water. Squeeze lter dry in clean cloth (DO NOT TWIST).
3. Clean air lter cover before re-installing it.
Figure 8 - Air Filter
A: BOLT B: AIR FILTER COVER C: FILTER ELEMENT
3.5 GENERAL
The generator should be started at least once every 30 days and be allowed to run at least
30 minutes. If this cannot be done and the unit must be stored for more than 30 days, use
the following information as a guide to prepare it for storage.
WARNING!
NEVER store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated
areas where fumes may reach an open ame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace,
water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
3.6 LONG TERM STORAGE
It is impor tant to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such
as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alco-
hol-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 an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer, as follows:
1. Add a quality gasoline stabilizer to the fuel per the manufacturers specications, and
run the unit for 10-15 minutes.
2. After engine cools down, remove all gasoline from the fuel tank. Use a commercially
available, non-conductive vacuum siphon.
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