Westinghouse iGen4000cv User Manual page 23

MAINTENANCE
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK AND
CARBURETOR FLOAT BOWL
See Figures 18 - 20.
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 off the generator 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 valve on the bottom of the carburetor
float bowl.
l Attach a drain hose onto the drain valve.
l Place the bottom end of the hose outside the generator
into an approved gasoline container to catch the drained
fuel.
l Rotate the drain valve counterclockwise to open.
l Close the drain valve by rotating clockwise when the float
bowl is empty. 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 position.
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 position
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 position
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-
FIG. 18
A
A - Drain valve
B - Drain hose
FIG. 19
A
A - Gasoline OFF
FIG. 20
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 position to allow
fuel to flow from the tank through the carburetor.
B
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