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The generator should be started at least once every seven
days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be
done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use
the following information
as a guide to prepare it for storage.
Long Term Storage mnstructions
It Js important
to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts, such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
fuel hose or tank during storage.Also,
experience
indicates
that alcohol-blended
fuels (called gasoho[, ethanol or
methanol)
can attract
moisture, which leads to separation
and formation
of acids during storage.Acidic
fuel can
damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
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WANNING
WNEN
STORING
FUEL ON EQUIPNENT
WITN
FUEL
iN TANK
. Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot hght or other
ignition source becausethey can ignite fuel vapors.
WNEN
DRAiNiNG
FUEL
Turn generator OFF and let it cool at [east 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap.Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tan[<.
Drain fuel tan[< outdoors.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
DO NOT hght a cigarette or smoke.
Protect
Fuel System
Fuel
Stabilizer:
Follow these instructions
if storing fuel more than 30 days.
To protect
the fuel system from gum formation,
use Briggs
& Stratton
FRESH START
TM
fuel stabilizer plus, or FRESH
START
TM
continuous fuel preserver
(concentrated
liquid
cartridge), or FRESH START
TM
preservative
& stabilizer
(granular).
If fuel stabilizer is used, you do not need to drain fuel prior
to storage. If the FRESH START
TM
continuous fuel
preserver
(concentrated
liquid cartridge)
is used, there is
no need to drain fuel prior to storage as long as the
cartridge
contains stabilizer for the storage season.
Run engine outdoors
for several minutes
to be sure
treated
fuel has replaced
untreated
fuel in carburetor.
If fuel preserver
is not used, then always remove
all fuel
from tank and run engine until it stops
from lack of fuel.
Change
Oil
While
engine
is still warm, drain oil from crankcase.
Refill
with recommended
grade.
Oil Cylinder
Bore
. Remove
spark plug and pour about
I/2 ounce
(15 m[) of
clean engine oil into the cylinder.
. Install spark plug and pull recoil starter
handle slowly to
distribute
oil.
WANNING
NEVER crank engine with spar[< plug removed.
Generator
I.
Clean generator
as outlined
in"Generator
Cleaning".
2.
Check that cooling air slots and openings on generator
are open and unobstructed.
Other
Storage
Tips
I.
DO NOT store fuel from one season to another
unless
it has been treated
as described
in "Protect
Fuel System".
2.
Replace fuel can if it starts to rust. Contaminated
fuel
will cause engine problems.
3.
If possible,
store unit indoors
and cover it to give
protection
from dust and dirt. BE SURE
TO EMPTY
FUEL TANK.
4.
Cover
unit with a suitable protective
cover that does
not retain moisture.
WARNmNG
DO NOT
place a storage
cover over a hot generaton
Let equipment
cool for a sufficient
time before
placing
the
cover
on the equipment.
5.
Store generator
in clean, dry area.
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