Cleaning The Generator; Draining The Fuel - Westinghouse iGen2600 Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE GENERATOR

The generator should be kept clean and dry at
all times to ensure its reliable and safe operation.
This must be checked each time before using the
generator.
Use a damp cloth which has been soaked in a
mixture of household detergent and warm water and
then wrung out to remove excess liquid. Wipe the
exterior surfaces of the generator clean and then
repeat with a damp cloth which has been rinsed in
clean water and wrung out. Finish by wiping off all
moisture with a dry cloth. Do not use abrasive or
solvent cleaners.
A soft, non-metallic bristle brush or a vacuum
cleaner may be used to loosen and remove any
built-up dirt, mud or other debris. Low pressure
compressed air may also be used to blow off any
dirt or dust.
Make sure all of the ventilation grilles are clean of
any dirt or other debris otherwise the generator may
overheat and be damaged.
NOTICE
NEVER use a water hose or pressure washer to
clean the generator. Water may enter the fuel or
electric systems and damage the generator. The
risk of electric shock is also possible.

DRAINING THE FUEL

Occasionally it may be necessary to drain all of
the fuel out of the generator. For example, to
remove contaminated or stale fuel or to prepare the
generator for transport or storage.
Tools required – #2 Phillips head screwdriver, fuel
siphon hand pump and fuel storage container.
1. Turn the fuel cap vent to the ON position.
2. Remove the fuel cap.
3. Clean the fuel strainer (see Fuel Strainer
Maintenance), but do not reinstall it.
4. Pour or siphon the contents of the fuel tank into
a fuel storage container (see Figure 28).
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Figure 28 – Emptying the Fuel Tank
5. Remove the engine access cover (see Figures
11 and 12).
6. Locate the fuel drain hose connected to the
bottom of the carburettor float bowl. Take note
of the hose's stowed position routed downwards
and exiting through the bottom of the generator
base. Then gently pull the loose end of the hose
up and out of the generator casing.
7. Position the fuel storage container to collect the
remaining fuel discharged from the drain hose.
8. Turn the engine, fuel and choke control switch to
the ON position.
9. Use the screwdriver to loosen the fuel drain
screw by turning it anti-clockwise and then
carefully drain the fuel out (see Figure 29). Take
care to wipe up any spills immediately.
10. When all of the fuel has been drained out,
tighten the fuel drain screw. Move the storage
container and any fuel soaked rags away from
the generator. It is preferable to consume the
fuel in another engine-powered device straight
away or dispose of it properly rather than
storing it for a long time with fuel stabiliser for
later re-use.
Figure 29 – Draining the Carburettor