Homelite HG3550 Operator's Manual page 18

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STORAGE
When preparing the generator for storage, follow the guidelines below.
STORAGE TIME
Less than 1 month  No special preparation is required.
1 to 2 months  Fill with fresh gasoline and add a gasoline stabilizer*.
2 months to 1 year  Fill with fresh gasoline and add a gasoline stabilizer*.
 Drain fuel from carburetor.
 Clean fuel sediment cup.
1 year or more  Fill with fresh gasoline and add a gasoline stabilizer*.
 Drain fuel from the carburetor.
 Clean fuel sediment cup.
 Remove spark plug.
 Put a tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug cylinder. Turn the engine slowly with the pull
rope to distribute the oil.
 Reinstall spark plug.
 Change engine oil.
After removal from storage:
 Drain and dispose of stored gasoline in a suitable container.
 Fill with fresh gasoline.
*Use gasoline stabilizers formulated to extend storage life. For recommendations, contact your nearest Baja authorized
service center.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check Engine Oil
Change Engine Oil
Check Air Filter
Clean Air Filter
Change Air Filter
Clean Carburetor
Sediment Cup
Check/Adjust Spark Plug
Replace Spark Plug
Check/Adjust Idle Speed
Check/Adjust Valve
Clearance*
Clean Fuel Tank and
Filter*
Check Fuel Tube
* These items should only be carried out by a Baja authorized service center.
NOTE: Maintenance should be performed more frequently when generator is used in dusty areas.
When generator has exceeded the maximum figures specified in the table, maintenance should still be cycled
according to the intervals of time or hours stated herein.
MAINTENANCE
After 1st month
Before
or 20 hours of
each use
operation
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PRIOR TO STORING
Every 3 months Every 6 months
or 50 hours of or 100 hours
operation of operation
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Every year or
after 300 hours
of operation
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