Storage - Briggs & Stratton 030670-00 Manual

Cleaning
Daily or before use, look around and underneath
generator for signs of oil or fuel leaks. Clean any
accumulated debris. Keep area around muffler free from
any debris.
• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt or
oil.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
NOTICE Improper treatment of generator could
damage it and shorten its life. Do not expose generator to
excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors. Do not
insert any objects through cooling slots.
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester
The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrester screen.
Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other
damage. Inspect spark arrester screen for damage or
carbon blockage. Clean if carbon blockage is found using
brush and commercial solvent or replace if damaged. If
damage is found, contact an authorized service dealer.
WARNING! Exhaust heat/gases could
ignite combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death
or serious injury. Contact with muffler area could cause
burns resulting in serious injury. Pay attention to the
warnings on the generator. Do not touch hot parts and
avoid hot exhaust gases.

Storage

If storing the unit for more than 30 days, use the following
guidelines to prepare it for storage.
Long Term Storage Instructions
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale
fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel
system or on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel
fresh, use Briggs & Stratton® Advanced Formula Fuel
Treatment & Stabilizer, available wherever Briggs &
Stratton genuine service parts are sold.
There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a
fuel stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the
engine outdoors for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer
throughout the fuel system before storage.
If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel
stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container.
Run the engine outdoors until it stops from lack of fuel.
The use of a fuel stabilizer in the storage container is
recommended to maintain freshness.
WARNING! Fuel and its vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive
which could cause burns, fire or
explosion resulting in death or serious injury. 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 could ignite fuel vapors. When
draining fuel, turn generator engine 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. Check fuel lines,
tank, cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.
Replace if necessary.
Change Engine Oil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade.
Other Storage Tips
1. Clean the generator as outlined in Cleaning.
2. Store generator in clean, dry area and cover with a
suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture.
WARNING! Storage covers could cause a fire
resulting in death or serious injury. Do not place
a storage cover over a hot generator.Let
equipment cool for a sufficient time before placing the
cover on the equipment.
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