Storage - Briggs & Stratton 30219 Operator's Manual

STORAGE

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 Stabilizer:
Follow these instructions if storing fuel more than 30 days.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, use Briggs
& Stratton FRESH START™ fuel stabilizer plus, or FRESH
START™ continuous fuel preserver (concentrated liquid
cartridge), or FRESH START™ preservative & stabilizer
(granular).
If fuel stabilizer is used, you do not need to drain fuel prior
to storage. If the FRESH START™ continuous fuel
preserver (concentrated liquid cartridge) is used, there is
no need to drain fuel prior to storage as long as the
cartridge contains stabilizer for the storage season.
STORAGE
• Run engine outdoors for several minutes to be sure
treated fuel has replaced untreated fuel in carburetor.
If fuel preserver is not used, then always remove all fuel
from tank and run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
Change Oil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade.
Oil Cylinder Bore
• Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 ml) of
clean engine oil into the cylinder.
• Install spark plug and pull recoil starter handle 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. BE SURE TO EMPTY
FUEL TANK.
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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