Westinghouse iGen2550DFc User Manual page 25

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK AND
CARBURETOR FLOAT BOWL
See Figures 21 - 23.
WARNING
tainer approved for gasoline. Unapproved containers
can break or deteriorate allowing gasoline or gasoline
vapors to escape which can create a serious hazard.
Even properly stabilized fuel can leave residue and cause
corrosion if left long term. If storing the generator for two
to six months, drain the float bowl to prevent gum and var-
nish buildup in the carburetor. If storing the generator for
longer than six months, drain the fuel tank to prevent fuel
separation, deterioration, and deposits in the fuel system.
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30 minutes.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-ventilated
area.
Todrainthefloatbowl:
l Turn the engine/fuel control switch to the GASOLINE
OFF
position.
l Remove the engine service cover.
l Locate the drain hose extending from the bottom of the
carburetor float bowl.
l Place the bottom end of the hose outside the generator
into an approved gasoline container to catch the drained
fuel.
l Loosen the float bowl drain screw and allow the fuel to
drain. Tighten the float bowl drain screw.
l Route the drain hose between the air cleaner housing
and the engine service cover. Install the engine service
cover.
Torunthefloatbowldry:
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
To prevent damage to the unit, drain the
engine oil before emptying the fuel tank. See Chang-
ing 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.
ALWAYS store gasoline in a con-
position.
FIG. 21
A
A - Drain Screw
B - Drain Hose
FIG. 22
A
A - Gasoline OFF
FIG. 23
position
position
NOTE: The fuel tank can also be drained using the carbu-
retor drain screw and drain hose as described earlier. Keep
the engine/fuel control switch in the OFF
fuel to flow from the tank through the carburetor.
B
position to allow
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