Long Term Storage (More Than 1 Year); Removing From Storage - Champion 100414 Operator's Manual

100414 - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR
5. Stop engine by turning the EZ Start dial to the RUN OUT OF
FUEL position.
6. After fuel has run out and the engine has stopped, allow the
engine to cool.
7. Remove maintenance cover.
8. Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of oil into
the cylinder.
9. SLOWLY pull the recoil to rotate the engine to distribute and
lubricate the cylinder.
10. Re-install the spark plug and spark plug wire.
11. Re-install the maintenance cover.
12. Clean the generator according to Cleaning the Generator.
13. Store the generator in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

Long Term Storage (more than 1 year)

For storage over 1 year, the gasoline tank and carburetor must be
completely drained of gasoline.
1. Be sure all appliances are disconnected from generator.
2. Place inverter on blocks to allow appropriate gasoline
container or pan to slide under inverter.
3. Remove the maintenance cover.
4. Turn the EZ Start dial to the RUN position.
5. Using a Phillips screwdriver, rotate drain screw
counterclockwise. Gasoline will drain through clear tubing out
underneath the inverter. Make sure draining gasoline empties
into an appropriate container.
6. When gasoline stops flowing from the clear tube, rotate drain
screw clockwise until tight. Properly dispose of the drained
gasoline according to local regulations or guidelines.
7. Turn the EZ Start dial to the STOP position.
8. Follow steps 8-12 according to Short Term Storage.

Removing from Storage

If the generator has been improperly stored for a period
longer than 30 days with ethanol blended gasoline in the
gasoline tank and/or carburetor, all fuel must be drained
and the carburetor must be thoroughly cleaned of ethanol
build up. This process involves technically advanced tasks.
For assistance please call our Technical Support Team at
1-877-338-0999.
If the gasoline tank and carburetor were properly emptied of all
ethanol blended gasoline prior to the generator being stored,
follow the below steps when removing from storage.
1. Be sure the EZ Start dial is in the STOP position.
2. Add gasoline to the generator according to Add Fuel:
Gasoline.
3. Move the EZ Start dial to the START position.
4. After 5 minutes check the carburetor and air filter areas for
any leaking gasoline. If any leaks are found, the carburetor
will need to be disassembled and cleaned or replaced. If no
gasoline leaks are found, turn the EZ Start dial to the "STOP"
position.
5. Check engine oil level and add clean, fresh oil if needed. See
Oil Specifications for proper oil type.
6. Check and clear air filter of any obstructions such as bugs or
cobwebs. If necessary, clean air filter according to Cleaning
the Air Filter.
7. Start the generator according to Starting the Engine.
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