Maintenance; Infrequent Usage; Storage - Coleman CM04143N Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

INFREQUENT USAGE

If the generator is used infrequently, starting
difficulties may occur. To help prevent this from
happening, the generator should be started and
run for approximately 30 minutes each week.

STORAGE

If the generator is not going to be used for an
extended period of
procedures should be performed:
1. Drain all fuel from the tank, lines, and
carburetor.
2. Drain oil while the engine is still warm.
3. Remove spark plug. Clean off any carbon
deposits. Check for discoloration - plug should
be tan in color. Check the gap, it should be
0.7-0.8mm.
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time, the following
4. Pour approximately one teaspoon of oil into
spark plug hole.
5. Pull starter cord several times to spread the
oil throughout the cylinder.
6. Slowly pull the starter cord until resistance is
left. This indicates that the piston is moving
upward on the compression cycle, and the
intake and exhaust valves are closed. The
piston pushes a small amount of air from the
spark plug hole on compression.
7. Remove air filter from the generator, gently
wash in kerosene and let dry. Pour small
amount of motor oil onto clean air filter, gently
squeeze filter to uniformly distribute the oil, blot
excess motor oil from air filter (do not twist filter),
and replace the air filter.
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