Storage - Craftsman 580.675611 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, 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.
Protect Fuel System
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.
Fuel Preserver:
Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel allowing at least 1.5" of tank
space for fuel expansion as shown on page 8, 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.
If fuel preserver is not used, remove all fuel from tank and
run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
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STORAGE

Change Oil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade. See Changing Engine Oil.
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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