Use and Care Manual

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Storing the Unit
STORAGE
Before long term storage of your power equipment product, typically 30 days or more, perform the following:
1. Set the fuel cock (valve) to the “OFF” position.
2. Let the unit continue to run until it stops itself, burning all of the fuel in the fuel system.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
4. D r ain th e e n g in e oil in acc o r dan ce w ith th e “Oil Chan ge Pr o ce du re s” in this O w n er’ s Manual ’ s Main te nan ce
s ec tion. Do N OT re - fill w ith oil until re ad y to us e ag ain.
5. Remove the Spark Plug in accordance with the “Spark Plug Maintenance” in the Owner’s Manual’s
Maintenance section. Spray a lubricant, such as WD40®, into the Spark Plug hole to lubricate the top of the
piston and walls of the cylinder. Replace the Spark Plug.
6. Pull starter rope until resistance is felt. This will place the valves in the closed position.
7. Add the recommended amount of fuel stabilizer, in accordance with the amount recommended by the
manufacturer of the fuel stabilizer, to the unused gasoline left in the fuel tank.
8. Place the unit in a clean, dry, and secure location.
9. Co ver w ith “LIF AN Water Pr oof Ge n er ato r Co ver, ” Item N u m b er LF 100 - 69600 no t in c lud e d) o r
c an v as/ v in y l tar paulin. Do N OT op erate uni t w ith c o ver install e d.