Long-Term Storage; Storage Procedure For 1 - 3 Months; Storage Procedure For Greater Than 3 Months - Westinghouse WHC5500 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
1
Figure 43
1 - Red Positive (+)
Battery Cable
NOTICE
Dispose of the used battery properly according to
the guidelines established by your local or state
government.
6. Install the new battery into the generator frame.
7. Connect the red positive (+) battery cable to the
battery first.
8. Connect the black negative (-) battery cable to the
battery second.
9. Install the battery hold-down plate using the nuts
removed in step 2.
10. Install the spark plug wire onto spark plug.
The battery is the same as a motorcycle/utility battery.
Type
Model
Volts
Amp
Dimensions (L x H x W)
34
2
2 - Black Negative (-)
Battery Cable
14L-A2
CYLA214SXTA
12
14
5.9 x 4.33 x 3.43 in.
(15.0 x 11.0 x 8.7 cm)

LONG-TERM STORAGE

!
WARNING
Never store a generator with fuel in the
tank indoors or in a poorly ventilated
area where the fumes can come in
contact with an ignition source such
as a: 1) pilot light of a stove, water
heater, clothes dryer or any other gas
appliance; or 2) spark from an electric
appliance.
NOTICE
Gasoline stored for as little as 60 days can go bad,
causing gum, varnish and corrosive buildup in fuel
lines, fuel passages and the engine. This corrosive
buildup restricts the flow of fuel, preventing an engine
from starting after a prolonged storage period.
Proper care should be taken to prepare the generator
for any long-term storage.
Storage Procedure for 1 – 3 Months
1. Clean the generator as outlined in Cleaning the
Generator on page 32.
2. Add a gasoline fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank. Follow
the recommended procedure of the fuel stabilizer
manufacturer for correct amount of stabilizer to add.
Storage Procedure for Greater Than 3
Months
1. Clean the generator as outlined in Cleaning the
Generator on page 32.
2. Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank as best as
possible.
3. With the fuel shutoff valve open, start the engine
and allow the generator to run until all the
remaining gasoline in the fuel lines and carburetor
is consumed and the engine shuts off.
4. Close the fuel shutoff valve.
5. Change the oil (see Changing Engine Oil on page
28).
6. Remove the spark plug (see Spark Plug
Maintenance on page 30) and place about 1
tablespoon of oil in the spark plug opening. While
placing a clean rag over the spark plug opening,
slowly pull the recoil handle to allow the engine to
turn over several times. This will distribute the oil
and protect the cylinder wall from corroding during
storage.
7. Replace the spark plug (see Spark Plug
Maintenance on page 30).
8. Move the generator to a clean, dry place for
storage.