Use and Care Manual

Tsurumi’s Operation, Service and Repair Manual
Storage Instructions
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7-0 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
7-1 General
WARNING: TO AVOID SEVERE BURNS OR FIRE HAZARDS, LET THE ENGINE COOL BEFORE
TRANSPORTING OR BEFORE STORING THE PORTABLE GENERATOR INDOORS.
WARNING: WHEN TRANSPORTING THE PORTABLE GENERATOR, TURN THE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE TO
THE OFF POSITION AND KEEP THE ENGINE LEVEL DURING TRANSPORT TO PREVENT FUEL
SPILLAGE. IF PRESENT, FUEL VAPOR OR SPILLED FUEL MAY IGNITE.
A. The following procedures should be followed before storing your portable generator for
periods of 6 months or longer.
(1). Carefully drain fuel from the fuel tank; gasoline left in the fuel tank will eventually
deteriorate making engine starting difficult.
(2). Remove the carburetor float chamber and also drain the carburetor.
(3). Change engine oil.
(4). Check for loose bolts and screws, tighten if necessary.
(5). Clean generator thoroughly with oiled cloth. Spray with preservative if available.
NEVER USE WATER TO CLEAN GENERATOR!
(6). Pull starter handle until resistance is felt, leaving handle in that position.
(7). Store generator in a well-ventilated, low humidity area.