Cleaning The Generator; Storage - Westinghouse WH10000DF User Manual

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE GENERATOR

It is important to inspect and clean the generator before every use.
Clean All Engine Air Inlet and Outlet Ports – Make sure all engine air inlet and outlet
ports are clean of any dirt and debris to ensure the engine does not run hot.
Clean All Engine Cooling Fins – Use a damp rag and
a brush to loosen and remove all dirt on or around the engine's cooling fins.
Clean All Alternator Cooling Air Inlets and Exhaust
Ports – Make sure the cooling air inlets and exhaust ports of the alternator are free of any
debris and obstructions. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt and debris stuck in the
cooling air inlets and exhaust ports.
General Cleaning of the Generator – Use a damp rag to clean all remaining surfaces.

STORAGE

STORING GENERATOR
WARNING
Never store a generator with fuel in the
tank indoors or in a poorly ventilated
area where the fumes can come in
contact with an ignition source such
as a: 1) pilot light of a stove, water
heater, clothes dryer or any other gas
appliance; or 2) spark from an electric
appliance.
NOTICE
Gasoline stored for as little as 60 days can go bad, causing gum,
varnish and corrosive buildup in fuel lines, fuel passages and the
engine. This corrosive buildup restricts the flow of fuel, preventing
an engine from starting after a prolonged storage period.
Proper care should be taken to prepare the generator
for any storage.
1. Make sure the Engine Switch is switched to STOP.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Clean the generator as outlined in Cleaning the
Generator.
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4. Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank as best as
possible.
5. With the fuel shut off valve open, start the engine
and allow the generator to run until all the remaining
gasoline in the fuel lines and carburetor is
consumed and the engine shuts off.
6. Close the fuel shut off valve.
7. Change the oil (see Changing Engine Oil).
8. Remove the spark plug (see Spark Plug
Maintenance) and place about 1 tablespoon of oil
in the spark plug opening. While placing a clean
rag over the spark plug opening, slowly pull there
coil handle to allow the engine to turn over several
times. This will distribute the oil and protect the
cylinder wall from corroding during storage.
9. Replace the spark plug (see Spark Plug
Maintenance).
10. Move the generator to a clean, dry place for
storage.