Storage - Craftsman 580.326300 Owner's Manual

GENERAL
The generator should be started at least once every
seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If
this cannot be done and you must store the unit for
more than 30 days, use the following information as a
guide to prepare it for storage.
Long Term Storage Instructions
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts, such as the carburetor,
fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture,
which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic fuel can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Follow
these instructions:
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN
TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
WHEN DRAINING FUEL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
• Drain fuel tank outdoors.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
Protect Fuel System
1. Remove all gasoline from fuel tank to prevent gum
deposits from forming on these parts and causing
possible malfunction of engine.
2. Run engine until engine stops from lack of fuel.

STORAGE

Change Oil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase.
Refill with recommended grade.
Oil Cylinder Bore
• Remove spark plug and pour about 1 ounce (30ml)
of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
• Install spark plug and crank slowly to distribute oil.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
• NEVER crank engine with spark plug removed.
Generator
1. Clean generator as outlined in "Generator Cleaning".
2. Check that cooling air slots and openings on
generator are open and unobstructed.
Other Storage Tips
1. DO NOT store fuel from one season to another.
2. Replace fuel can if it starts to rust. Contaminated
fuel will cause engine problems.
3. If possible, store unit indoors and cover it to give
protection from dust and dirt. BE SURE TO
EMPTY FUEL TANK.
4. Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture.
5. Store generator in clean, dry area.
Storage covers can be flammable.
• DO NOT place a storage cover over a hot generator.
• Let equipment cool for a sufficient time before placing
the cover on the equipment.
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