unicraft PG-I SE Series Operating Instructions Manual page 9

Storage of the generator PG-I 80 SE
Allow the generator to cool for 30 minutes before prepa-
ring the generator for storage. Follow the instructions
below.
Between 2 months and up to one year
Drain the fuel from the tank and dispose of it in a suitable
container in accordance with legal and local regulations.
One year or longer
- Remove spark plug.
- Drain the fuel from the tank and dispose of it in a
suitable container in accordance with national and
local regulations.
- Fill a tablespoon of motor oil into the reserve cylin-
der. Start the engine slowly with the tow rope to dis-
tribute the engine oil.
- Replace the spark plug.
- Change the motor oil and fill with fresh petrol after
removal from storage.
NOTE!
If you store the petrol in a suitable container for later
use, make sure that the petrol has been treated with fuel
in accordance with the instructions of the stabiliser ma-
nufacturer.
NOTE!
The motor work well with 10% or less ethanol blends.
When using fuel blends there are some points to con-
sider:
- Ethanol-petrol blends can absorb more water than
petrol alone.
- These blends can eventually separate and leave
water or watery dirt in the tank, fuel valve and car-
buretor.
- With gravity-fed fuel supplies, this compromised
fuel can be sucked into the carburetor and damage
the engine and/or cause potential hazards.
- There are few suppliers of fuel stabilizers designed
for use with ethanol blended fuels.
- Damage or hazards caused by the use of incorrect
fuel, incorrectly stored fuel and/or incorrectly formu-
lated stabilizers are not covered by the manufactu-
rer's warranty.
To prevent accidental or unintended ignition of your ge-
nerator during storage, the following precautions should
be followed:
- When storing the generator, make sure that the mo-
tor switch and fuel valve are set to "OFF".
- If your power generator contains a battery, dis-
connect it from the power generator.
PG-I SE Series | Version 1.04
Transport, packaging, storage
After storing the generator
If the generator has been stored improperly with gasoline in
the fuel tank and/or carburetor for an extended period of
time, all fuel must be drained and the carburetor thoroughly
cleaned. This process involves technically advanced tasks.
Please call our technical support for assistance. If the fuel
tank and carburetor were completely empty before storing
the generator, follow the steps below when removing the ge-
nerator from storage.
1. Fill the generator with fuel according to the
instructions.
2. When the motor switch is set to "OFF", set the fuel tap
to "ON". After 5 minutes, check the carburettor and air
filter area for leaking fuel. If this is detected, the carbu-
retor must be disassembled and cleaned or replaced.
If no fuel leaks are detected, set the fuel tap to "OFF".
3. Check oil level and top up with clean, fresh oil if neces-
sary.
4. Check the air filter and clean it of obstacles such as
beetles or cobwebs. If necessary, clean as described
in the air filter section.
5. If the generator contains a battery, connect it accor-
ding to the battery connection procedure.
6. Start the generator.
Important temperature information
Your power generator PG-I 42 SE is designed for conti-
nuous operation at ambient temperatures from -15 °C to
50 °C.
Your power generator PG-I 80 SE is designed for conti-
nuous operation at ambient temperatures from -10 °C up
to 45 °C.
If the generator is exposed to temperatures outside this
range during storage, it should be brought back into this
temperature range before operation. In any case, the ge-
nerator must always be operated outdoors, in a well-ven-
tilated area and away from doors, windows and other
ventilation openings.
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