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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To run the float bowl dry:
l Start the generator as described earlier.
l After the engine starts, turn the engine/fuel control
switch to the GASOLINE OFF
l Allow the generator to run until the fuel in the carburetor
is depleted and the engine stops.
l Turn the engine/fuel control switch to the OFF
To drain the fuel tank:
NOTICE
drain the engine oil before emptying the fuel tank.
See Changing the engine oil for details.
l Turn the engine/fuel control switch to the OFF
l Clean area around fuel cap and remove the cap slowly.
l Remove the fuel screen filter by slightly compressing it
while removing it from the tank.
l Using a commercially available gasoline hand pump
(not included), siphon the gasoline from the fuel tank
into an approved gasoline container. DO NOT use an
electric pump.
NOTE: The fuel tank can also be drained using the
carburetor drain screw and drain hose as described
earlier. Keep the engine/fuel control switch in the
OFF
position to allow fuel to flow from the tank through
the carburetor.
REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER
See Figure 21.
Overtime, the fuel filter may become dirty or clogged.
To reduce the risk of engine failure, replace the fuel filter
according to the figures specified in the maintenance
schedule or the engine manual (if applicable).
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30 minutes.
l Drain the fuel tank as described previously.
l Remove the screws securing the control panel.
l Remove the control panel.
l Locate the fuel filter and note the filter's orientation.
l Using pliers, squeeze the fuel line clips and slide the
fuel lines away from the filter.
l Install the fuel lines onto the new filter. Ensure the fuel
filter is oriented correctly.
l Replace the control and tighten screws securely.
22 | English
position.
To prevent damage to the unit,
FIG. 19
position
A - Gasoline OFF
position
FIG. 20
FIG. 21
B
A
A - Fuel Line
B - Fuel Filter
A
A
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