Trainsportation And Storage; Transportation And Storage - LIFAN Power USA ESI-1000i Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

Transportation and Storage

To avoid gas leakage during transportation and storage, please close gas switch and vent lever switch,
When transporting the generator:
Do not overfill the gas tank (1/2 tank or less is recommended)
Do not operate generator during transportation, always operate in well ventilated areas.
Avoid direct sunlight during transportation; high temperature can cause gas vaporization and could become explosive.
DO not transport generators on rough roads, for great distances. You must completely drain the gas tank if this
situation occurs.
Before Storing the Generator.
1. Ensure that the location where generator is stored is dry and clean.
2. Run the engine with the fuel valve in the off position until the engine stops operating then drain the fuel from the gas tank.
Gas may become extremely incendiary and explosive in some conditions.
Do not store where fire, smoking, or any other flammable uses occur
3. Change engine oil per instructions in section 11.1.
4.Remove spark plug and fill cylinder with a 0.5 oz. of fresh oil, pull the recoil rope (if equipped) to disperse excess oil, reassemble
spark plug.
5. Pull start rope slowly until you feel some pressure, at this time the piston moves to the top, valves are closed, and generator is in
the proper condition for storage.
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The oil in the cylinder should prevent rusting and contaminants.
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