Storage Time; Maintenance Schedule - Ryobi RGN3800A Operator's Manual

STORAGE
When preparing the generator for storage, follow the guidelines below.

STORAGE TIME

No special preparation is required.
Less than 1 month
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Empty fuel from the fuel tank.
1 to 2 months
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Empty fuel from the fuel tank.
2 months to 1 year
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Drain fuel from the carburetor.
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Clean the fuel sediment cup.
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Empty fuel from the fuel tank.
1 year or more
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Drain fuel from the carburetor.
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Clean the fuel sediment cup.
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Remove the spark plug.
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Put a tablespoon of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. Turn the engine
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slowly with the pull rope to distribute the oil.
Reinstall the spark plug.
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Change the engine oil.
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* Use unleaded fuel stabilisers formulated to extend storage life. For recommendations, contact your nearest authorised
service center.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Check Engine Oil
Change Engine Oil
Check Air Filter
Clean Air Filter
Change Air Filter
Clean Carburetor
Sediment Cup
Check/Adjust Spark Plug
Replace Spark Plug
Check/Adjust Idle Speed
Check/Adjust Valve
Clearance*
Clean Fuel Tank and
Filter*
Check Fuel Tube
* These items should only be carried out by an authorised service center.
NOTE: Maintenance should be performed more frequently when generator is used in dusty areas.
When generator has exceeded the maximum figures specified in the table, maintenance should still be cycled
according to the intervals of time or hours stated herein.
English
MAINTENANCE
After 1st month
Before
or 20 hours of
each use
operation
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PRIOR TO STORING
Every 3 months Every 6 months
or 50 hours of or 100 hours
operation of operation
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16
Every year or
after 300 hours
of operation
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n
n
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