Storage - Craftsman 580.323610 Operator's Manual

GENERAL
The generator should be started at least once every
seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If
this cannot be done and you must store the unit for
more than 30 days, use the following information as a
guide to prepare it for storage.
Long Term Storage Instructions
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts, such as the carburetor,
fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture,
which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic fuel can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN
TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
WHEN DRAINING FUEL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
• Drain fuel tank outdoors.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
Protect Fuel System
Fuel Preserver:
Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel allowing at least 1.5" of
tank space for fuel expansion as shown on page 7,
when using a fuel preserver cartridge with the fresh
start fuel cap. If only partially filled, air in the tank will
promote fuel deterioration during storage. Engine and
fuel can be stored up to 6 months with fuel preserver.
• Check level of fuel preserver cartridge. Fuel
preserver is dark in color.
• If cartridge is almost empty or empty, replace with
a new fuel preserver cartridge following the
instructions in "Fresh Start™ Fuel Cap" on page 8.
If fuel preserver is not used, remove all fuel from tank
and run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.

STORAGE

Change Oil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase.
Refill with recommended grade. See "Changing
Engine Oil" on page 17.
Oil Cylinder Bore
• Remove spark plug and pour about 1 ounce (30ml)
of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
• Install spark plug and crank slowly to distribute oil.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
• NEVER crank engine with spark plug removed.
Generator
1. Clean generator as outlined in "Generator Cleaning".
2. Check that cooling air slots and openings on
generator are open and unobstructed.
Other Storage Tips
1. DO NOT store fuel from one season to another
unless it has been treated as described in "Protect
Fuel System".
2. Replace fuel can if it starts to rust. Contaminated
fuel will cause engine problems.
3. If possible, store unit indoors and cover it to give
protection from dust and dirt.
4. Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture.
Storage covers can be flammable.
• DO NOT place a storage cover over a hot generator.
• Let equipment cool for a sufficient time before placing
the cover on the equipment.
5. Store generator in clean, dry area.
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