Storage - Briggs & Stratton 030806 Manual

Service Spark Plug Figure
Changing the spark plug will help your engine to start
easier and run better.
1. Loosen the two maintenance cover (1, K) screws
and remove the maintenance cover.
2. Clean area around spark plug and remove spark
plug boot (10).
3. Remove spark plug and inspect spark plug.
4. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned
or porcelain is cracked. Use the recommended
replacement spark plug. See Common Service
Parts.
5. Check electrode gap (11) with wire feeler gauge
and reset spark plug gap to recommended gap if
necessary (see Specifications).
6. Install spark plug and tighten firmly. Reinstall spark
plug boot.
7. Reinstall maintenance cover and hand tighten
screws.
Inspect Spark Arrester
Inspect spark arrester for damage or carbon blockage. If
damage is found or cleaning is needed, see a Briggs &
Stratton Authorized Service Dealer.
WARNING! Contact with muffler area
could cause burns resulting in serious
injury.
• Pay attention to the warnings on the generator.
• Do not touch hot parts.
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Storage

If storing the unit for more than 30 days, use the following
guidelines to prepare it for storage.
Long Term Storage Instructions
1. Clean the generator as outlined in Cleaning.
2. Change engine oil while engine is still warm, drain
oil from crankcase. Refill with recommended grade.
See Changing Engine Oil.
3. Treat or drain fuel from generator as fuel can
become stale when stored over 30 days.
Stale fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the
fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel
fresh, use a fuel stabilizer.
There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a
fuel stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the
engine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout
the fuel system before storage.
If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel
stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container.
Then run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
The use of a fuel stabilizer in the storage container is
recommended to maintain freshness.
WARNING! Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive which could cause
burns, fire or explosion resulting in death or
serious injury.
• When storing fuel or equipment with fuel in tank, store
away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they could ignite fuel vapors.
• When draining fuel, turn generator engine off and let
it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap.
Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank. Drain
fuel tank outdoors. Keep fuel away from sparks, open
flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
4. Charge battery as outlined in Battery Maintenance.
5. Store generator in clean, dry area and cover with
a suitable protective cover that does not retain
moisture.
WARNING! Storage covers could cause a fire
resulting in death or serious injury.
• Do not place a storage cover over a hot or running
generator. Let equipment cool for a sufficient time
before placing the cover on the equipment.
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