Use and Care Manual

16 — English
DRAINING FUEL TANK/CARBURETOR
See Figures 19 - 20.
To help prevent gum deposits in the fuel system, drain the
fuel from the tank and carburetor before storing.
Draining the fuel tank
Turn the engine OFF ( O ).
Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
Push the fuel valve knob through the generator housing
to access the petcock.
Remove the fuel line from the petcock by squeezing the
ends of the retaining clip and sliding the fuel line off.
Install one end of a drain line over the petcock, and place
the other end in a fuel container large enough to catch
the fuel being drained from the tank.
Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
When the fuel has drained from the tank, close the fuel
valve and reinstall fuel line securely on petcock.
Reinstall fuel valve knob in generator housing. Push for-
ward until knob snaps securely into position.
Draining the carburetor
Turn the engine OFF ( O ).
Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
Position a suitable container under the carburetor drain
screw to catch fuel; loosen the screw.
Allow fuel to drain completely into container.
Retighten drain screw.
NOTE: Consult hazardous waste management guidelines in
your area for the proper way to dispose of used fuel.
MAINTENANCE
REPLACING FUEL FILTER
See Figure 21.
Occasionally the fuel filter may become clogged and need
replacing. To purchase a replacement fuel filter contact
RIDGID customer service at 1-866-539-1710.
To replace:
Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
Remove the fuel line from both sides of the filter by
squeezing the ends of the retaining clip with pliers.
Slide the fuel line off.
Replace with new fuel filter.
Reinstall fuel lines to new fuel filter.
Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
TRANSPORTING
Turn the engine OFF ( O ).
Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
Make sure engine and exhaust of unit is cool.
Lower the handle.
Keep unit level while transporting to prevent fuel spillage.
Do not drop or strike unit or place under heavy objects.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:
This product, its exhaust, and other substances
that may become airborne from its use may contain
chemicals, including lead, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.