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GENERAL
The generator should be started at least once every seven
days and allowed to run at bast 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 importantto 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 gasoho], ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture,
which leadsto separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic fuel can damagethe fuel system of an engine
whib in storage.
Protect FueJSystem
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Fueland its
are extremely flammable and
vapors
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHENSTORING FUELOREQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK
o Storeawayfrom furnaces,stoves,waterheaters,clothes
dryersor otherappliances that havepilot light or otherignition
sourcebecause they can ignitefuelvapors.
WHENDRAINING FUEL
o Turngenerator O FF and let it coolat least2 minutesbefore
removingfuelcap. Loosencapslowlyto relievepressurein
tank.
° Drainfueltank outdoors.
° Keepfuelawayfrom sparks,openflames,pilot lights,heat,
andotherignitionsources.
° DONOTlighta cigaretteor smoke.
FuelPreserver:
Fillthe 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 bvel of fuel preserver cartridge. Fuelpreserver is
dark in color.
•
If cartridge is almost empty or empty, replace with a new
fuel preserver cartridge following the instructions in
"Fresh Start
TM
Fuel Cap" on page 9.
If fuel preserver is not used, remove all fuel from tank and
run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
Change Oil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade. See "Changing Oil" on page 17.
Oil Cylinder Bore
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Removespark plug and pour about 1 ounce (3Oral) of
clean engine oil into the cylinder.
.
Install spark plug and crank slowly to distribute oil.
WARHIHG
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Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
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electric shock.
o NEVER crankenginewith sparkplug removed.
Generator
1.
Cleangeneratoras outlined in "GeneratorCleaning".
2.
Checkthat cooling air slots and openings on generator
are open and unobstructed.
Other Storage Tips
1.
DO NOTstore fuel from one season to another unless it
has been treated as described in "Protect FuelSystem".
2.
Replacefuel 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.
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Storagecovers can be flammable.
o DONOTplacea storagecoverovera hotgenerator.
o Letequipment c ool for a sufficienttime beforeplacingthe
coveron the equipment.
5.
Store generator in clean, dry area.
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