Service And Storage - Firman H08053 Owner's Manual

WARNING
To avoid electric shock:
ALWAYS connect the positive (+) battery cable (red
boot) first when connecting battery cables.
ALWAYS disconnect the negative (-) battery cable
(black boot) first when disconnecting battery cables.
NEVER connect the negative (-) battery cable (black
boot) to the positive (+) post on the battery.
NEVER connect the positive (+) battery cable
(red boot) to the negative (-) post on the battery.
NEVER touch both battery posts simultaneously.
NEVER place a metal tool across both battery posts.
ALWAYS use insulated or nonconducting tools
when installing the battery.

SERVICE AND STORAGE

Infrequent Service
If the unit is used infrequently, difficult starting may
result. To eliminate hard starting, follow these
instructions:
1. Run the generator at least 30 minutes every
month.
2. Run the generator, then close the fuel shut-off
valve and allow the unit to run until the engine
stops.
3. Move the fuel selector to the "OFF" position.
Long Term Storage
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming
in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor,
fuel hoses 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 gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage.
When the generator set is not being operated, or is
being stored for more than one month, follow these
instructions to avoid engine problems:
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1-ADD a properly formulated commercially FUEL
STABILIZER to the tank if it is not already added.
2-Operate the engine for 5-10 minutes to circulate
treated fuel into fuel lines and carburetor before
shutdown.
3- After engine cools down, remove all gasoline
from the fuel tank. Use a commercially available,
non-conductive vacuum siphon.
DANGER
Drain fuel into approved container outdoors,
away from open flame. Be sure engine is cool. Do
not smoke.
4-FUEL STARVATION: Turn fuel selector switch to
"GAS" position. Start and run the generator until it
stops from lack of gasoline. This will dry out all
remaining gasoline in tank, fuel lines and carburetor.
5-Turn fuel selector switch to "OFF" position. Fully
close the LPG cylinder knob if it is open and
disconnect LPG cylinder from the generator. 6-Allow
the unit to cool entirely before cleaning and storage.
7-Change oil with recommended grade oil. 8-
Remove spark plug and pour about one teaspoon of
engine oil through the spark plug hole, then pull the
recoil starter several times to distribute the oil for
lubricating the cylinder. Reattach the spark plug. Pull
recoil slowly until resistance is felt. This will close the
valves so moisture cannot enter engine cylinder.
Gently release recoil starter. 9-Cover the unit and
store in a clean, dry place out of direct sunlight.
NEVER USE WATER TO CLEAN GENERATOR.
Note:
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