Storing Generator - Honeywell HW7500E Owner's Manual

Storing 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 generator for extended period of time:
•
Be sure storage area is free of excessive humidity
and dust.
•
Refer to Table 6 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
2 months to 1
See procedure below.
year or more
TABLE 6. Recommended Service Procedures Based on Storage
Time
* Use gasoline conditioners formulated to extend storage life.
Contact authorized generator dealer for conditioner recommen-
dations.
To prepare generator for long-term storage:
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
• NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near genera-
tor or where gasoline is stored.
1. Drain fuel into suitable container (see page 30).
Change engine oil (see page 23).
2.
3. Remove spark plug (see page 28).
Add a tablespoon of clean engine oil into spark plug
4.
hole.
Place rag over spark plug hole and pull recoil starter
5.
handle slowly to turn engine and distribute oil.
Use a flashlight to view in the spark plug hole and pull
6.
the recoil starter handle slowly until the piston is at the
top of its compression stroke. This closes both the
intake and exhaust valves and protects the engine
from internal corrosion.
Reinstall spark plug.
7.
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Draining Fuel
Turn fuel shut-off valve to OFF position.
1.
2. Place suitable container underneath drain hole to
catch fuel.
3. Loosen bolt (underneath fuel sediment cup) using a
10 mm box wrench while holding the fitting above the
fuel shut-off valve with a 14 mm open end wrench.
4. Turn fuel shut-off valve to ON position.
*
.
FIGURE 57: Fuel Shut-off Valve — ON/OFF position
5. Allow fuel to drain into container.
To ensure all fuel is drained, carefully tip generator by
6.
pulling up on frame at side opposite of recoil starter
handle.
FIGURE 58: Tip Generator to Completely Drain Fuel
Allow fuel to completely drain into container.
7.
8. Reinstall bolt.
Run engine until it stops due to lack of fuel.
9.
10. Turn fuel shut-off valve to the OFF position.
HW7500E/HW7500EL Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
FIGURE 56: Loosen Bolt to Drain Fuel