Storage; Drain The Fuel; Engine - Echo IG3500E Operation Manual

Storage

Long term storage of your machine will require some preventive
procedures to guard against deterioration.

DRAIN THE FUEl

1. Turn the 3 in 1 switch to "OFF".
2. Remove the fuel tank cap, remove the filter. Extract the fuel from the
fuel tank into an approved gasoline container using a commercially
available hand siphon. Then, install the fuel tank cap.
3. Fuel is highly flammable and poisonous. Check "SAFETY
INFORMATION" carefully immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a
clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts.
4. Start the engine and leave it running until it stops. The engine will stop
in approx. 20 mins, when it has run out of fuel.
TIP:
• Do not connect with any electrical devices. (Unloaded operation).
• Duration of the running engine depends on the amount of the fuel left
in the tank.
5. Drain the fuel from the carburetor by loosening the drain screw on the
carburetor float chamber.
6. Turn the 3 in 1 switch to "OFF".
7. Tighten the drain screw.

ENGINE

Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston ring, etc. from
corrosion.
1. Remove the spark plug; pour about one table-spoon of SAE 10W-30
into the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark plug.
2. Recoil start the engine by turning over several times (with 3 in 1 switch
knob off) to coat the cylinder walls with oil.
3. Pull the recoil starter until you feel compression. (This prevents the
cylinder and valves from rusting).
4. Then stop pulling.
5. Clean the outside of engine and spay antirust additive.
6. Store the generator in a dry, well-ventilated place, with the cover
placed over it.
7. Store the engine vertically.
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