Storage - Craftsman 580.325650 Operator's Manual

GENERAL
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 Instructions
It is 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
damagethe fuel system of an engine while in storage.
WARNING
_Fuel and its are extremely flammable and
vapors
explosive.
_j_ ire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN STORINGFUELOR EQUIPMENTWITH FUELINTANK
• Storeawayfrom furnaces, s toves,water heaters, c lothesdryers
or otherappliances t hat havepilotlight or otherignitionsource
because theycanignitefuel vapors.
WHEN DRAINING FUEL
• Turngenerator O FF and let it coolat least2 minutesbefore
removing fuel cap.Loosencapslowlyto relievepressure in
tank.
. Drainfueltank outdoors.
. Keep fuel awayfrom sparks,openflames,pilot lights,heat,and
otherignitionsources.
• DONOTlighta cigaretteor smoke.
Protect Fuel System
Fuel Preserver:
Change Oil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade.
Oil Cylinder Bore
* Removespark plug and pour about 1 ounce (30ml) of
clean engine oil into the cylinder.
. Install spark plug and crank slowly to distribute oil.
WARNING
_ Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
_¢ electric shock.
• NEVER crankengine with sparkplugremoved.
Generator
1. Cleangenerator as outlined in Generator Cleaning.
2. Checkthat cooling air slots and openings on generator
are open and unobstructed.
Other Storage Tips
1. DO NOTstore fuel from one season to another unless it
has been treated as described in Protect Fuel System.
2.
Replacefuel can if it starts to rust. Contaminated fuel
will cause engine problems.
If possible, store unit indoors and cover it to give
protection from dust and dirt.
Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that does not
retain moisture.
WARNING
Storagecovers can be flammable.
Fillthe fuel tank with fresh fuel allowing at least 1.5" of tank
space for fuel expansion as shown on page 8, when using a
fuel preserver cartridge with the fresh start fuel cap. If only
partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration
during storage. Engine and fuel can be stored up to 6 months
with fuel preserver.
• Check level of fuel preserver cartridge. Fuelpreserver is
dark in color.
• If cartridge is almost empty or empty, replace with a new
fuel preserver cartridge following the instructions in Fresh
StarY Fuel Cap.
If fuel preserver is not used, remove all fuel from tank and
run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
DO NOT place a storage cover over a hot generator.
Let equipment cool for a sufficient time before placing the cover
on the equipment.
Store generator in clean, dry area.
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