Transporting/Storage; When Transporting The Generator; Before Storing The Unit For An Extended Period - Honda EU26i Owner's Manual

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TRANSPORTING/STORAGE

To prevent fuel spillage when transporting or during temporary
storage, the generator should be secured upright in its normal
operating position, with the engine switch OFF.
The fuel valve lever should be turned OFF.

When transporting the generator:

Do not overfill the tank.
Do not operate the generator while it is on a vehicle. Take the
generator off the vehicle and use it in a well ventilated place.
Avoid a place exposed to direct sunlight when putting the
generator on a vehicle. If the generator is left in an enclosed vehicle
for many hours, high temperature inside the vehicle could cause
fuel to vaporize resulting in a possible explosion.
Do not drive on a rough road for an extended period with the
generator on board. If you must transport the generator on a rough
road, drain the fuel from the generator beforehand.

Before storing the unit for an extended period:

1. Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust.
2. Drain the fuel.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain
conditions. Perform this task in a well ventilated area with the engine
stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area during
this procedure.
a. Open the left side maintenance
cover.
b. Turn fuel valve lever to ON and
then loosen the carburetor
drain screw. Drain the gasoline
from the carburetor and fuel
tank into a suitable container.
c. Tighten the carburetor drain
screw, turn the fuel valve lever
to OFF and close the left side
maintenance cover.
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DRAIN SCREW