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STORAGE/TRANSPORT PROCEDURES
Never place any type of storage cover on this generator while it is still hot.
When transporting or storing this generator for extended time:
• Allow generator to fully cool before moving it. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and ignite some materials.
• Empty the fuel tank. (See "Emptying the Fuel Tank" in the "Maintenance/Care" section.)
• Turn the fuel valve to the "off" position.
• Disconnect the spark plug.
• Do not obstruct any ventilation openings.
• Do not drop or strike this generator while moving it.
• Store this generator in a cool dry area, free of excessive dust.
Storage Time
Recommended Storage Procedure (which will help prevent difficult starts)
Less than 1 month
No storage procedure required.
1 to 2 months
Fill with fresh gasoline and add gasoline conditioner
2 months to 1 year
Empty the fuel tank. (See "Emptying the Fuel Tank" in the "Maintenance/Care" section.)
1 year or more
Empty the fuel tank. (See "Emptying the Fuel Tank" in the "Maintenance/Care" section.)
Disconnect the spark plug.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IMPORTANT: If trouble persists, call our customer help line at
Symptom
Engine will not start.
Engine runs but there is no electrical output.
Generator runs but does not support all
connected electrical devices.
BATTERY TRAY INSTALLATION
A battery must be installed before the electric start feature can be used. Disconnect all electrical loads from this generator before changing the
battery. The battery case is located behind the metal plate under the control panel. Install the battery by using the two cables (one red and the other
black) that are attached to the engine. Attach the red/positive cable to the positive terminal on the battery. Attach the black /negative cable to the
negative terminal on the battery. Slide the attached battery into the battery case.
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Cause
Engine switch is set to "off."
Fuel valve is turned to "closed."
Choke is open.
Engine is out of gasoline.
Engine is filled with contaminated and/or old
gasoline.
Spark plug is dirty.
Spark plug is broken.
Generator is not on level surface.
Oil is low.
Circuit breaker is off.
Reset button is "off."
Bad connecting wires/cables.
Bad electrical device connected to generator.
Generator is overloaded.
Short in one of the connected devices.
Air filter is dirty.
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Solution
Set engine switch to "on."
Turn fuel valve to "open."
Close the choke.
Add gasoline.
Drain gasoline from the engine and add new
gasoline.
Clean spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Move generator to a level surface to prevent
triggering the low oil shutdown.
Add or replace oil.
Flip circuit breaker to "on."
Push reset button to "on."
Try a different extension cord.
Disconnect device, try connecting another
device.
Reduce draw on generator to within this
generator's rated wattage by reducing number
of connected electrical devices.
Disconnect any faulty or short-circuited
electrical loads.
Clean or replace air filter.
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