Storage And Transportation; Draining The Fuel; Storing The Generator; Rechargeable Battery - EcoFlow Smart Generator User Manual

4. Storage and Transportation

If you plan to place this generator into long-term storage, you need to take some storage measures to
prevent premature aging of the generator.

4.1 Draining the Fuel

1. Turn the Engine Switch to "OFF".
2. Open the fuel cap, take out the fuel filter screen, drain all the fuel from the fuel tank into a temporary
fuel tank and reinstall the fuel cap.
3. Start the generator. The remaining fuel will be used up in about 20 minutes. The generator will turn
off when there is no fuel left.
Do not connect any electrical equipment to the generator.
The time it takes for the generator to run depends on the remaining amount of fuel inside the fuel tank.
4. Turn the maintenance cover knob to
5. Loosen and remove the oil drain bolt on the carburetor and drain the fuel from the carburetor into
the temporary fuel tank.
6. Turn the Engine Switch to "OFF".
7. Screw in and tighten the oil drain bolt.
8. Reinstall the maintenance cover and turn the knob to Closed.
9. Turn off the fuel cap breather valve knob after the engine cools down completely.
As fuel is highly volatile and toxic, please carefully read the "Safety Guidelines" for handling
Warning
instructions.
Caution
Wipe any spilled fuel away with a clean soft cloth to prevent it from damaging the plastic shell.

4.2 Storing the Generator

Take the following steps to protect parts such as the engine body and piston rings which are the most
susceptible to corrosion.
1. Take out the spark plug, inject 10 mL/0.34 oz. of engine oil, reinstall the spark plug, and pull the
Starter Grip for several minutes so that the engine oil can fully lubricate the cylinder block.
2. Pull the Starter Grip until it becomes tight (to prevent the cylinder block and valves rusting).
3. Wipe the generator's surface clean, place the generator in a well-ventilated and dry place and cover it.

4.3 Rechargeable Battery

Disconnect the battery each time you store it for a longer period of time and reconnect it before using
it again.
Attention: The battery should be charged and discharged once every 3 months. It will charge while the
engine is running.
and take off the maintenance cover.
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