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GENERATOR STORAGE
If you plan on storing your generator for an extended period of time, the following steps
should be followed;
1) Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank to minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage.
2) Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to enter the fuel system.
NOTE: If a fuel stabilizer is not used, all gasoline must be drained from the tank and
carburetor to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible
malfunction of the engine. To drain gasoline;
3) Remove the rear access panel. Place carburetor drain pipe (A) Fig.13 into an
appropriately sized drain container (B).
4) Unscrew the fuel tank cap (A) Fig.2, then turn the dial (I) Fig.7 to the On position (fuel
valve open position).
5) Unscrew the spring loaded carburetor screw (C) Fig.13 using a Phillips screwdriver.
This will drain the fuel from the tank and the carburetor. Retighten the carburetor screw
once the fuel is completely drained.
6) Drain engine oil from engine as described in "Engine Oil Replacement".
7) Pull the recoil starter handle gently until resistance is felt. At this point, the piston is
coming up on its compression stroke and both intake and exhaust valves are closed.
Storing engine in this position will help protect it from internal corrosion.
PROBLEM
Engine will not start.
Engine is running but no AC output.
Repeated reset tripping.
Generator overheating.
Engine runs well but gets bogged
down when loads are connected.
STORAGE & TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUSE
1. Low on fuel or oil.
2. Fuel valve in "Off" position.
3. Faulty spark plug.
4. Unit loaded during start-up.
5. Spark plug wire loose.
1. Faulty receptacle.
2. Reset tripped.
3. Defective capacitor.
1. Overload.
2. Faulty cords or equipment.
1. Generator overloaded.
2. Insufficient ventilation.
1. Electrical short in connected item.
2. Overloaded.
Figure 13
CORRECTION
1. Add fuel or oil.
2. Turn fuel valve to "ON" position.
3. Replace spark plug.
4. Remove load from unit.
5. Attach wire to spark plug.
1. Have Service Centre replace.
2. Reset by pressing button.
3. Have Service Centre replace capacitor.
1. Reduce load.
2. Check for damaged, bare or frayed wires
on equipment. Replace.
1. Reduce load.
2. Move to adequate supply of fresh air.
1. Disconnect shorted load.
2. Reduce load.
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