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8. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE
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To prevent
severe
burns
or fire hazards,
let the engine
cool
before
transporting,the
generator/welder
or storing
it indoors.
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When transporting
the generator/welder,
turn the engine switch
and the
fuel valve
to the OFF position,
and keep the generator/welder
level to
prevent
fuel spillage.
Fuel vapor or spilled
fuel may ignite.
Before storing the unit for an extended oeriod:
1. Be sure the storage area is free of
2. Drain the fuel-
a. Open
the
rear
maintenance
cover.
excessive humidity and dust.
b. Turn the engine switch
to ON
and then loosen the carburetor
drain screw. Drain the gasoline
from the carburetor
and fuel
tank into a suitable container.
mm
Gasoline
is extreme-
ly flammable
and is explosive
under
certain
conditions.
Per-
form
this
task
in a well
ven-
tilated
area
with
the
engine
stopped.
Do not smoke or allow
flames or sparks in the area dur-
ing this procedure.
c. Tighten
the
carburetor
drain
screw, turn the engine switch
to OFF and close the rear main-
tenance cover.
DRAIN
SCREW
3. Once a month, recharge the battery.
CAUTION:
When starting
the generator
after adding fuel for the first time,
after long-term
storage,
or after running
out of fuel turn the engine switch
to the "ON"
position,
then wait for 10 to 20 seconds
before starting
the
engine.
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