Transporting Generator; Storing Generator - Honeywell HW2000i - Portable Inverter Generator Owner's Manual

Transporting Generator

Transporting Generator
Transporting Generator
Hot engine or exhaust system can cause serious
burns or fires. Cool generator completely before
transporting or storing.
Do not leave generator inside vehicle during high
temperatures. This could cause the fuel to vaporize
and possibly explode.
Do not overfill the tank before transporting.
Do not drive across rough terrain while transporting
the generator as this may cause fuel leakage. Drain
fuel from generator.
Do not operate generator while it is in a vehicle.
When transporting the generator:
1. Press the engine control switch to the OFF position.
Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
2.
3. Turn the fuel cap vent to the OFF position (HW1000i
model only).
4. Keep the generator level to prevent fuel spillage.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the generator, take care not to drop or
strike the generator when transporting. Do not place heavy
objects on the generator.

Storing Generator

NOTICE
Follow service procedures for preparing generator for stor-
age. Inadequate or improper care of generator can result in
damage to generator components and will void limited war-
ranty.
Before storing the generator for extended period of time:
•
Be sure storage area is free of excessive humidity
and dust.
•
Refer to Table 8 for recommended preparation proce-
dures.
Storage Time Recommended Preparation
Less than 1
No preparation required.
month
Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline and
1 to 2 months
add gasoline conditioner
More than 2
See procedure below.
months
TABLE 8. Recommended Service Procedures Based on Storage
Time
* Use gasoline conditioners formulated to extend storage life.
Contact authorized generator dealer for conditioner recommen-
dations.
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To prepare the generator for long-term storage:.
• NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near genera-
tor or where gasoline is stored.
Drain the fuel into a suitable container (see page 26).
1.
2. Change the engine oil (see page 19).
Remove the spark plug. Add a tablespoon of clean
3.
engine oil into spark plug hole.
4. Place a rag over the spark plug hole and pull the
recoil starter handle slowly to turn engine and distrib-
ute the oil. Reinstall the spark plug.
At this point, the piston is coming up on its compres-
sion stroke and both intake and exhaust valves are
closed. Storing engine in this position will help to pro-
tect it from internal corrosion.
Draining Fuel
Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
1.
2. Run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel.
Place a suitable container adjacent to the generator.
3.
4. Remove the fuel cap and drain all the fuel into a con-
tainer.
*
.
FIGURE 44: Draining Fuel
5. When ready to put the generator back into operation,
refill with fresh fuel (see page 22).
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
OFF
FUEL
ON
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FIGURE 43: Fuel Valve — OFF position
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OFF