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MAINTENANCE AND CARE (CONTINUED)
Emptying the Gas Tank
Before storing your generator for extended periods of time, you should drain your generator of
gasoline.
CAUTION: Do not store fuel from one season to another. Gasoline sold at the pump
today contains additives such as ethanol that even when stored properly may
damage the fuel system components.
1.
Turn the fuel valve to the "OFF" position.
2.
Remove the fuel filter cup (see "Removing the Fuel Filter Cup"
earlier in this section.
3.
Empty the fuel filter cup of any fuel.
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Shut fuel valve off
Remove fuel filter cup
Empty fuel filter cup
4.
Drain gas from generator
With a receptacle underneath the generator to catch the gas,
turn the fuel valve to the "ON" position. Drain all the gas from
the generator.
5.
Shut fuel valve off
Turn the fuel valve to the "OFF" position.
6.
Replace fuel filter cup
Reinstall the fuel filter cup.
7.
Store emptied gas
Store the emptied gasoline in a suitable place and add fuel
stabilizer to keep fuel fresh and usable.
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