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STORAGE
STORING GENERATOR
Never store a generator with fuel in the
tank indoors or in a poorly ventilated
area where the fumes can come in
contact with an ignition source such
as a: 1) pilot light of a stove, water
heater, clothes dryer or any other gas
appliance; or 2) spark from an electric
appliance.
NOTICE
Gasoline stored for as little as 60 days can go bad, causing gum,
varnish and corrosive buildup in fuel lines, fuel passages and the
engine. This corrosive buildup restricts the flow of fuel, preventing
an engine from starting after a prolonged storage period.
Proper care should be taken to prepare the generator
for any storage.
1. Make sure the Engine Switch is switched to STOP.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Clean the generator as outlined in Cleaning the
Generator.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before attempting to service or troubleshoot the generator, the owner or service technician must first read the owner's
manual and understand and follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in conditions that
can lead to voiding of the EPA certification or product warranty, serious personal injury, property damage or even death.
PROBLEM
Engine is running, but no
electrical output
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WARNING
POTENTIAL CAUSE
1. Circuit breakers are tripped.
2. The power cord's plug connector is not
fully engaged in the generator's outlet.
3. Faulty or defective power cord
4. Faulty or defective electrical appliance
5. GFCI outlet is tripped
6. If trying 1-5 above does not solve
the problem, the cause might be the
generator has a fault.
4. Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank as best as
possible.
5. With the fuel shut off valve open, start the engine
and allow the generator to run until all the remaining
gasoline in the fuel lines and carburetor is
consumed and the engine shuts off.
6. Close the fuel shut off valve.
7. Change the oil (see Changing Engine Oil on page
22).
8. Remove the spark plug (see Spark Plug
Maintenance on page 24) and place about 1
tablespoon of oil in the spark plug opening. While
placing a clean rag over the spark plug opening,
slowly pull there coil handle to allow the engine to
turn over several times. This will distribute the oil
and protect the cylinder wall from corroding during
storage.
9. Replace the spark plug (see Spark Plug
Maintenance on page 24).
10. Move the generator to a clean, dry place for
storage.
WARNING
SOLUTION
1. Reset the circuit breakers and check
for overload condition.
2. Verify plug connector is firmly engaged
in the generator's outlet. If using the
240V outlet, make sure plug connector
is rotated 1/4 turn in the clockwise
direction.
3. Replace power cord.
4. Try connecting a known good
appliance to verify the generator is
producing electrical power.
5. Press the reset button on the GFCI
outlet (see page 25).
6. Take the generator to your nearest
authorized service dealer.
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