Wen 56380i Manual page 26

DRAINING THE CARBURETOR
We recommend draining the carburetor after every use and before storing the generator. (If the gen-
erator is shut off using the AUTO OFF/FUEL OFF, it is only necessary to drain it before periods of long
storage.) Draining the carburetor can prevent the fuel from clogging up the carburetor; a clogged carbure-
tor can prevent the generator from starting.
1. With the help of another person,
place the generator on an elevated
platform such as a table or desk.
2. Make sure that the 3-in-1 dial
switch to turned to "AUTO OFF". At
this position, the fuel valve is turned
OFF so that only the fuel left inside
the carburetor will be drained out.
3. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver
(not included), unscrew the top two
screws (Fig. 23 - 1) and remove the
service panel on the opposite side of
the recoil starter.
4. The carburetor can be accessed
between the engine and the air filter
(Fig. 23). Locate the transparent tube
from the carburetor (Fig. 24) that ex-
tends down through the base plate of
the generator.
5. Prepare an approved gasoline-
storage container and direct the end
of the drain tube into the container.
6. Open up the carburetor drain screw (Fig. 24) with a flat-
head screwdriver (not included) and drain out any gasoline
that has built up inside the carburetor through the drain tube
into the approved gasoline-storage container.
7. Once the fuel has drained, tighten the drain screw with the
screwdriver.
NOTE: Make sure to drain your carburetor before storing the
generator for long periods of time.
8. Reinstall the service panel.
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MAINTENANCE
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Carburetor
Drain Tube
Fig. 23
Carburetor
Drain Screw
Fig. 24