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Before running engine, clean muffler area to remove all
combustible
debris.
Clean and Replace Spark Plug
Change
the spark
plug every 100 hours of operation
or
once each year, whichever
comes
firsL This will help
your engine to start easier and run better.
RESISTOR
Carburetor
The carburetor
of your generator
is pre-set
at the factory.
The carburetor
should
not be tampered
with.
if your gen-
erator is used at an altitude
in excess
of 4000 feet
perfor-
mance
may be affected.
If so consult
with your
nearest
Sears Service
Center regarding
high altitude set changes.
GovePnoP
Your engine governor
maintains
the constant
operating
speed of your generator.
DO NOT tamper
with the engine
governor
which
is factory
set for proper engine speed.
Over-speeding
your engine above factory
high speed set-
ting can be dangerous
and couUd possibly
cause personal
injury or property
damage.
If you believe the engine is run-
ning too fast or slow, take your generator
to a Authorized
Sears Service
Center for repair and adjustment.
CAUTION:
Low engine speeds impose a heavy load
on the engine and when sufficient power is not avail-
able the engine life could be shorten.
If you are going to store your generator
for more than 30
days, use the following
information
as a guide to prepare
the generator
for storage.
STORAGE
BNSTRUCTBONS
CAUTION:
Never store generator
with fuel in the
tank indoors
or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated
areas,
where fumes can reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a furnace,
water heater
clothes
dryer or
other gas appliances.
Engine
Preparation
Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank to minimize the
formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.
Run engine at bast 10 minutes after adding stabilizer
to allow it to enter the fuel system.
Next shut off engine.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the
spark plug.
Add one teaspoon of oii through the spark piug hob.
Place rag over spark plug hole and pull the recoil a
few times to lubricate the combustion chamber.
Replace the spark plug, but do not connect the spark
plug wire.
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.
Generator
Clean the generator as outlined on Page 14 (Generator
Maintenanc@
Check that cooiing air dots and openings on generator
are open and unobstructed.
15 -- ENG
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