3-2 Storing For Long Periods Of Time - Boss DY8500 Series Owner's Manual

3-2 Storing for Long Periods of Time

If your generator needs to be stored for long periods of time, the following preparations should
be made:
1. Start the diesel engine for 3 minutes then stop it.
2. When the engine is still hot, change the engine oil with the new engine oil of the proper
grade.
3. Pull the rubber plug out of the cylinder head cover and put 2CC of lubricating oil in it,
then cover the plughole up again.
4. For manual starting generators, press the decompression handle down and pull the
recoil handle 2 or 3 times. This pushes the intake out. (Do not start the engine)
5. For electric start generators, press the decompression handle down and crank the
engine for 2-3 seconds. To do this, put the starter switch in the "START" position.
(Do not start the diesel engine)
6. Finally, pull the recoil starter until you feel resistance; this is when the piston is on
the compression stroke where the intake and exhaust valves are closed. Having the
intake and exhaust valves closed will prevent rust, as moisture cannot get inside the
combustion chamber.
7. Clean the engine and store it in a dry place.
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